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How many syllables in “melodramatize”?

5

syllables in "melodramatize"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mel · odr · ama · tiz · e

Letters

13

m · e · l · o · d · r · a · m · a · t · i · z · e

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
e1
l1
o1
d2
r1
a1
m3
a1
t1
i1
z10
e1

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About the word “melodramatize

The word melodramatize contains 5 syllables, divided as mel · odr · ama · tiz · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "melodramatize" have?

"melodramatize" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "melodramatize" into syllables?

"melodramatize" is divided into syllables as: mel · odr · ama · tiz · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "melodramatize"?

The Scrabble score for "melodramatize" is 27 points.

Using “melodramatize” in writing

"melodramatize" (mel · odr · ama · tiz · e) 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, melodramatize is worth 27 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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