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How many syllables in “racemization”?

5

syllables in "racemization"

racemization
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Word details

Syllables

5

rac · emi · zat · ion

Letters

12

r · a · c · e · m · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
a1
c3
e1
m3
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “racemization

The word racemization contains 5 syllables, divided as rac · emi · zat · ion. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "racemization" have?

"racemization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "racemization" into syllables?

"racemization" is divided into syllables as: rac · emi · zat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "racemization"?

The Scrabble score for "racemization" is 25 points.

Using “racemization” in writing

"racemization" (rac · emi · zat · ion) 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, racemization is worth 25 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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