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How many syllables in “reauthorizes”?

3

syllables in "reauthorizes"

reauthorizes
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Word details

Syllables

3

reau · thor · izes

Letters

12

r · e · a · u · t · h · o · r · i · z · e · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
a1
u1
t1
h4
o1
r1
i1
z10
e1
s1

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About the word “reauthorizes

The word reauthorizes contains 3 syllables, divided as reau · thor · izes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "reauthorizes" have?

"reauthorizes" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "reauthorizes" into syllables?

"reauthorizes" is divided into syllables as: reau · thor · izes.

What is the Scrabble score for "reauthorizes"?

The Scrabble score for "reauthorizes" is 24 points.

Using “reauthorizes” in writing

Three-syllable words like "reauthorizes" (reau · thor · izes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, reauthorizes 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.

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