How many syllables in “pasteurizes”?
syllables in "pasteurizes"
Word details
Syllables
3
past · euri · zes
Letters
11
p · a · s · t · e · u · r · i · z · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “pasteurizes”
The word “pasteurizes” contains 3 syllables, divided as past · euri · zes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pasteurizes" have?
"pasteurizes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pasteurizes" into syllables?
"pasteurizes" is divided into syllables as: past · euri · zes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pasteurizes"?
The Scrabble score for "pasteurizes" is 22 points.
Using “pasteurizes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pasteurizes" (past · euri · zes) 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, “pasteurizes” 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 “pasteurizes”
The letters in “pasteurizes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trapeziuses.