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How many syllables in “mechanization”?

5

syllables in "mechanization"

mechanization
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Word details

Syllables

5

mech · aniz · atio · n

Letters

13

m · e · c · h · a · n · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
e1
c3
h4
a1
n1
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “mechanization

The word mechanization contains 5 syllables, divided as mech · aniz · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mechanization" have?

"mechanization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "mechanization" into syllables?

"mechanization" is divided into syllables as: mech · aniz · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "mechanization"?

The Scrabble score for "mechanization" is 29 points.

Using “mechanization” in writing

"mechanization" (mech · aniz · atio · n) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, mechanization is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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