How many syllables in “municipalize”?
syllables in "municipalize"
Word details
Syllables
5
mun · ici · pal · ize
Letters
12
m · u · n · i · c · i · p · a · l · i · z · e
Scrabble
27
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About the word “municipalize”
The word “municipalize” contains 5 syllables, divided as mun · ici · pal · ize. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "municipalize" have?
"municipalize" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "municipalize" into syllables?
"municipalize" is divided into syllables as: mun · ici · pal · ize.
What is the Scrabble score for "municipalize"?
The Scrabble score for "municipalize" is 27 points.
Using “municipalize” in writing
"municipalize" (mun · ici · pal · ize) 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, “municipalize” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.