How many syllables in “summarise”?
syllables in "summarise"
Word details
Syllables
3
sum · mar · ise
Letters
9
s · u · m · m · a · r · i · s · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “summarise”
The word “summarise” contains 3 syllables, divided as sum · mar · ise. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "summarise" have?
"summarise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "summarise" into syllables?
"summarise" is divided into syllables as: sum · mar · ise.
What is the Scrabble score for "summarise"?
The Scrabble score for "summarise" is 13 points.
Using “summarise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "summarise" (sum · mar · ise) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “summarise” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “summarise”
The letters in “summarise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: summaries.