How many syllables in “recapitalize”?
syllables in "recapitalize"
Word details
Syllables
5
rec · api · tal · ize
Letters
12
r · e · c · a · p · i · t · a · l · i · z · e
Scrabble
25
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About the word “recapitalize”
The word “recapitalize” contains 5 syllables, divided as rec · api · tal · ize. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "recapitalize" have?
"recapitalize" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recapitalize" into syllables?
"recapitalize" is divided into syllables as: rec · api · tal · ize.
What is the Scrabble score for "recapitalize"?
The Scrabble score for "recapitalize" is 25 points.
Using “recapitalize” in writing
"recapitalize" (rec · api · tal · ize) 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, “recapitalize” 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.