How many syllables in “monopolising”?
syllables in "monopolising"
Word details
Syllables
5
mo · no · po · li · sing
Letters
12
m · o · n · o · p · o · l · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
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About the word “monopolising”
The word “monopolising” contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · po · li · sing. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "monopolising" have?
"monopolising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "monopolising" into syllables?
"monopolising" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · po · li · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "monopolising"?
The Scrabble score for "monopolising" is 17 points.
Using “monopolising” in writing
"monopolising" (mo · no · po · li · 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, “monopolising” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.