How many syllables in “suburbanising”?
syllables in "suburbanising"
Word details
Syllables
5
su · bur · ba · ni · sing
Letters
13
s · u · b · u · r · b · a · n · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “suburbanising”
The word “suburbanising” contains 5 syllables, divided as su · bur · ba · ni · sing. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suburbanising" have?
"suburbanising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "suburbanising" into syllables?
"suburbanising" is divided into syllables as: su · bur · ba · ni · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "suburbanising"?
The Scrabble score for "suburbanising" is 18 points.
Using “suburbanising” in writing
"suburbanising" (su · bur · ba · 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, “suburbanising” 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.