How many syllables in “modernizes”?
syllables in "modernizes"
Word details
Syllables
3
mode · rniz · es
Letters
10
m · o · d · e · r · n · i · z · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “modernizes”
The word “modernizes” contains 3 syllables, divided as mode · rniz · es. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "modernizes" have?
"modernizes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "modernizes" into syllables?
"modernizes" is divided into syllables as: mode · rniz · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "modernizes"?
The Scrabble score for "modernizes" is 22 points.
Using “modernizes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "modernizes" (mode · rniz · es) 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, “modernizes” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “modernizes”
The letters in “modernizes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sermonized.