How many syllables in “suburbanizing”?
syllables in "suburbanizing"
Word details
Syllables
5
su · bur · ba · ni · zing
Letters
13
s · u · b · u · r · b · a · n · i · z · i · n · g
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “suburbanizing”
The word “suburbanizing” contains 5 syllables, divided as su · bur · ba · ni · zing. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suburbanizing" have?
"suburbanizing" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "suburbanizing" into syllables?
"suburbanizing" is divided into syllables as: su · bur · ba · ni · zing.
What is the Scrabble score for "suburbanizing"?
The Scrabble score for "suburbanizing" is 27 points.
Using “suburbanizing” in writing
"suburbanizing" (su · bur · ba · ni · zing) 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, “suburbanizing” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.