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How many syllables in “polymerisation”?

6

syllables in "polymerisation"

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Word details

Syllables

6

pol · yme · ris · ati · on

Letters

14

p · o · l · y · m · e · r · i · s · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

21

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Scrabble letter values

p3
o1
l1
y4
m3
e1
r1
i1
s1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “polymerisation

The word polymerisation contains 6 syllables, divided as pol · yme · ris · ati · on. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "polymerisation" have?

"polymerisation" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "polymerisation" into syllables?

"polymerisation" is divided into syllables as: pol · yme · ris · ati · on.

What is the Scrabble score for "polymerisation"?

The Scrabble score for "polymerisation" is 21 points.

Using “polymerisation” in writing

With 6 syllables, "polymerisation" (pol · yme · ris · ati · on) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, polymerisation is worth 21 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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