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How many syllables in “skeletonising”?

5

syllables in "skeletonising"

skeletonising
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Word details

Syllables

5

ske · le · to · ni · sing

Letters

13

s · k · e · l · e · t · o · n · i · s · i · n · g

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
k5
e1
l1
e1
t1
o1
n1
i1
s1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “skeletonising

The word skeletonising contains 5 syllables, divided as ske · le · to · ni · sing. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "skeletonising" have?

"skeletonising" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "skeletonising" into syllables?

"skeletonising" is divided into syllables as: ske · le · to · ni · sing.

What is the Scrabble score for "skeletonising"?

The Scrabble score for "skeletonising" is 18 points.

Using “skeletonising” in writing

"skeletonising" (ske · le · to · ni · sing) 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, skeletonising is worth 18 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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