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How many syllables in “ultracivilized”?

5

syllables in "ultracivilized"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ult · rac · ivi · liz · ed

Letters

14

u · l · t · r · a · c · i · v · i · l · i · z · e · d

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
l1
t1
r1
a1
c3
i1
v4
i1
l1
i1
z10
e1
d2

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About the word “ultracivilized

The word ultracivilized contains 5 syllables, divided as ult · rac · ivi · liz · ed. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ultracivilized" have?

"ultracivilized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ultracivilized" into syllables?

"ultracivilized" is divided into syllables as: ult · rac · ivi · liz · ed.

What is the Scrabble score for "ultracivilized"?

The Scrabble score for "ultracivilized" is 29 points.

Using “ultracivilized” in writing

"ultracivilized" (ult · rac · ivi · liz · ed) 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, ultracivilized is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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