How many syllables in “metastasizing”?
syllables in "metastasizing"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · sta · si · zing
Letters
13
m · e · t · a · s · t · a · s · i · z · i · n · g
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “metastasizing”
The word “metastasizing” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · sta · si · zing. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metastasizing" have?
"metastasizing" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metastasizing" into syllables?
"metastasizing" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · sta · si · zing.
What is the Scrabble score for "metastasizing"?
The Scrabble score for "metastasizing" is 25 points.
Using “metastasizing” in writing
"metastasizing" (me · ta · sta · si · zing) 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, “metastasizing” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.