How many syllables in “sentimentalize”?
syllables in "sentimentalize"
Word details
Syllables
5
sen · tim · ent · ali · ze
Letters
14
s · e · n · t · i · m · e · n · t · a · l · i · z · e
Scrabble
25
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About the word “sentimentalize”
The word “sentimentalize” contains 5 syllables, divided as sen · tim · ent · ali · ze. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "sentimentalize" have?
"sentimentalize" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sentimentalize" into syllables?
"sentimentalize" is divided into syllables as: sen · tim · ent · ali · ze.
What is the Scrabble score for "sentimentalize"?
The Scrabble score for "sentimentalize" is 25 points.
Using “sentimentalize” in writing
"sentimentalize" (sen · tim · ent · ali · ze) 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, “sentimentalize” 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.