How many syllables in “remilitarize”?
syllables in "remilitarize"
Word details
Syllables
5
rem · ili · tar · ize
Letters
12
r · e · m · i · l · i · t · a · r · i · z · e
Scrabble
23
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About the word “remilitarize”
The word “remilitarize” contains 5 syllables, divided as rem · ili · tar · ize. It has 12 letters.
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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.