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How many syllables in “patronizingly”?

5

syllables in "patronizingly"

patronizingly
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Word details

Syllables

5

pa · tro · ni · zin · gly

Letters

13

p · a · t · r · o · n · i · z · i · n · g · l · y

Scrabble

28

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
t1
r1
o1
n1
i1
z10
i1
n1
g2
l1
y4

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About the word “patronizingly

The word patronizingly contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · tro · ni · zin · gly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "patronizingly" have?

"patronizingly" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "patronizingly" into syllables?

"patronizingly" is divided into syllables as: pa · tro · ni · zin · gly.

What is the Scrabble score for "patronizingly"?

The Scrabble score for "patronizingly" is 28 points.

Using “patronizingly” in writing

"patronizingly" (pa · tro · ni · zin · gly) 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, patronizingly is worth 28 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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