How many syllables in “synchronise”?
syllables in "synchronise"
Word details
Syllables
3
sync · hron · ise
Letters
11
s · y · n · c · h · r · o · n · i · s · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “synchronise”
The word “synchronise” contains 3 syllables, divided as sync · hron · ise. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "synchronise" have?
"synchronise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "synchronise" into syllables?
"synchronise" is divided into syllables as: sync · hron · ise.
What is the Scrabble score for "synchronise"?
The Scrabble score for "synchronise" is 19 points.
Using “synchronise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "synchronise" (sync · hron · 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, “synchronise” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “synchronise”
The letters in “synchronise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: synchronies.