How many syllables in “sensitization”?
syllables in "sensitization"
Word details
Syllables
5
sens · itiz · atio · n
Letters
13
s · e · n · s · i · t · i · z · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
22
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About the word “sensitization”
The word “sensitization” contains 5 syllables, divided as sens · itiz · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "sensitization" have?
"sensitization" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sensitization" into syllables?
"sensitization" is divided into syllables as: sens · itiz · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "sensitization"?
The Scrabble score for "sensitization" is 22 points.
Using “sensitization” in writing
"sensitization" (sens · itiz · 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, “sensitization” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.