How many syllables in “militarising”?
syllables in "militarising"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · li · ta · ri · sing
Letters
12
m · i · l · i · t · a · r · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “militarising”
The word “militarising” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · li · ta · ri · sing. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "militarising" have?
"militarising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "militarising" into syllables?
"militarising" is divided into syllables as: mi · li · ta · ri · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "militarising"?
The Scrabble score for "militarising" is 15 points.
Using “militarising” in writing
"militarising" (mi · li · ta · ri · sing) 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, “militarising” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.