How many syllables in “militarizing”?
syllables in "militarizing"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · li · ta · ri · zing
Letters
12
m · i · l · i · t · a · r · i · z · i · n · g
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “militarizing”
The word “militarizing” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · li · ta · ri · zing. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "militarizing" have?
"militarizing" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "militarizing" into syllables?
"militarizing" is divided into syllables as: mi · li · ta · ri · zing.
What is the Scrabble score for "militarizing"?
The Scrabble score for "militarizing" is 24 points.
Using “militarizing” in writing
"militarizing" (mi · li · ta · ri · 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, “militarizing” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.