How many syllables in “politicising”?
syllables in "politicising"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · li · ti · ci · sing
Letters
12
p · o · l · i · t · i · c · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “politicising”
The word “politicising” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · li · ti · ci · sing. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "politicising" have?
"politicising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "politicising" into syllables?
"politicising" is divided into syllables as: po · li · ti · ci · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "politicising"?
The Scrabble score for "politicising" is 17 points.
Using “politicising” in writing
"politicising" (po · li · ti · ci · sing) 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, “politicising” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.