How many syllables in “temporise”?
syllables in "temporise"
Word details
Syllables
3
tem · por · ise
Letters
9
t · e · m · p · o · r · i · s · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “temporise”
The word “temporise” contains 3 syllables, divided as tem · por · ise. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "temporise" have?
"temporise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "temporise" into syllables?
"temporise" is divided into syllables as: tem · por · ise.
What is the Scrabble score for "temporise"?
The Scrabble score for "temporise" is 13 points.
Using “temporise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "temporise" (tem · por · 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, “temporise” 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 “temporise”
The letters in “temporise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: peristome.