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How many syllables in “parameterize”?

5

syllables in "parameterize"

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Word details

Syllables

5

par · ame · ter · ize

Letters

12

p · a · r · a · m · e · t · e · r · i · z · e

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
r1
a1
m3
e1
t1
e1
r1
i1
z10
e1

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About the word “parameterize

The word parameterize contains 5 syllables, divided as par · ame · ter · ize. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "parameterize" have?

"parameterize" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "parameterize" into syllables?

"parameterize" is divided into syllables as: par · ame · ter · ize.

What is the Scrabble score for "parameterize"?

The Scrabble score for "parameterize" is 25 points.

Using “parameterize” in writing

"parameterize" (par · ame · ter · 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, parameterize is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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