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How many syllables in “ruggedization”?

5

syllables in "ruggedization"

ruggedization
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Word details

Syllables

5

rugg · ediz · atio · n

Letters

13

r · u · g · g · e · d · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
u1
g2
g2
e1
d2
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “ruggedization

The word ruggedization contains 5 syllables, divided as rugg · ediz · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "ruggedization" have?

"ruggedization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ruggedization" into syllables?

"ruggedization" is divided into syllables as: rugg · ediz · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "ruggedization"?

The Scrabble score for "ruggedization" is 25 points.

Using “ruggedization” in writing

"ruggedization" (rugg · ediz · atio · n) 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, ruggedization 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.

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