How many syllables in “penalizations”?
syllables in "penalizations"
Word details
Syllables
5
pena · liza · tion · s
Letters
13
p · e · n · a · l · i · z · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “penalizations”
The word “penalizations” contains 5 syllables, divided as pena · liza · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "penalizations" have?
"penalizations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "penalizations" into syllables?
"penalizations" is divided into syllables as: pena · liza · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "penalizations"?
The Scrabble score for "penalizations" is 24 points.
Using “penalizations” in writing
"penalizations" (pena · liza · tion · s) 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, “penalizations” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.