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How many syllables in “patronised”?

3

syllables in "patronised"

patronised
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Word details

Syllables

3

patr · onis · ed

Letters

10

p · a · t · r · o · n · i · s · e · d

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
t1
r1
o1
n1
i1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “patronised

The word patronised contains 3 syllables, divided as patr · onis · ed. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "patronised" have?

"patronised" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "patronised" into syllables?

"patronised" is divided into syllables as: patr · onis · ed.

What is the Scrabble score for "patronised"?

The Scrabble score for "patronised" is 13 points.

Using “patronised” in writing

Three-syllable words like "patronised" (patr · onis · ed) 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, patronised is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

Anagrams of “patronised

The letters in patronised can be rearranged to spell one other word: predations.

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