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How many syllables in “politicizing”?

5

syllables in "politicizing"

politicizing
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Word details

Syllables

5

po · li · ti · ci · zing

Letters

12

p · o · l · i · t · i · c · i · z · i · n · g

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
o1
l1
i1
t1
i1
c3
i1
z10
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “politicizing

The word politicizing contains 5 syllables, divided as po · li · ti · ci · zing. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "politicizing" have?

"politicizing" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "politicizing" into syllables?

"politicizing" is divided into syllables as: po · li · ti · ci · zing.

What is the Scrabble score for "politicizing"?

The Scrabble score for "politicizing" is 26 points.

Using “politicizing” in writing

"politicizing" (po · li · ti · ci · zing) 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, politicizing is worth 26 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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