How many syllables in “melodramatizes”?
syllables in "melodramatizes"
Word details
Syllables
5
mel · odr · ama · tiz · es
Letters
14
m · e · l · o · d · r · a · m · a · t · i · z · e · s
Scrabble
28
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About the word “melodramatizes”
The word “melodramatizes” contains 5 syllables, divided as mel · odr · ama · tiz · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melodramatizes" have?
"melodramatizes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "melodramatizes" into syllables?
"melodramatizes" is divided into syllables as: mel · odr · ama · tiz · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "melodramatizes"?
The Scrabble score for "melodramatizes" is 28 points.
Using “melodramatizes” in writing
"melodramatizes" (mel · odr · ama · tiz · es) 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, “melodramatizes” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.