How many syllables in “modernised”?
syllables in "modernised"
Word details
Syllables
3
mode · rnis · ed
Letters
10
m · o · d · e · r · n · i · s · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “modernised”
The word “modernised” contains 3 syllables, divided as mode · rnis · ed. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "modernised" have?
"modernised" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "modernised" into syllables?
"modernised" is divided into syllables as: mode · rnis · ed.
What is the Scrabble score for "modernised"?
The Scrabble score for "modernised" is 14 points.
Using “modernised” in writing
Three-syllable words like "modernised" (mode · rnis · ed) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “modernised” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “modernised”
The letters in “modernised” can be rearranged to spell one other word: endodermis.