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How many syllables in “recontextualizes”?

5

syllables in "recontextualizes"

recontextualizes
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Word details

Syllables

5

reco · ntex · tual · izes

Letters

16

r · e · c · o · n · t · e · x · t · u · a · l · i · z · e · s

Scrabble

34

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
c3
o1
n1
t1
e1
x8
t1
u1
a1
l1
i1
z10
e1
s1

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About the word “recontextualizes

The word recontextualizes contains 5 syllables, divided as reco · ntex · tual · izes. It has 16 letters.

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How many syllables does "recontextualizes" have?

"recontextualizes" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "recontextualizes" into syllables?

"recontextualizes" is divided into syllables as: reco · ntex · tual · izes.

What is the Scrabble score for "recontextualizes"?

The Scrabble score for "recontextualizes" is 34 points.

Using “recontextualizes” in writing

"recontextualizes" (reco · ntex · tual · izes) 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, recontextualizes is worth 34 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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