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How many syllables in “remilitarize”?

5

syllables in "remilitarize"

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Word details

Syllables

5

rem · ili · tar · ize

Letters

12

r · e · m · i · l · i · t · a · r · i · z · e

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
m3
i1
l1
i1
t1
a1
r1
i1
z10
e1

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About the word “remilitarize

The word remilitarize contains 5 syllables, divided as rem · ili · tar · ize. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "remilitarize" have?

"remilitarize" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "remilitarize" into syllables?

"remilitarize" is divided into syllables as: rem · ili · tar · ize.

What is the Scrabble score for "remilitarize"?

The Scrabble score for "remilitarize" is 23 points.

Using “remilitarize” in writing

"remilitarize" (rem · ili · tar · 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, remilitarize is worth 23 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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