How many syllables in “melodramatize”?
syllables in "melodramatize"
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
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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.