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How many syllables in “underutilized”?

5

syllables in "underutilized"

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Word details

Syllables

5

und · eru · til · ize · d

Letters

13

u · n · d · e · r · u · t · i · l · i · z · e · d

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
d2
e1
r1
u1
t1
i1
l1
i1
z10
e1
d2

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About the word “underutilized

The word underutilized contains 5 syllables, divided as und · eru · til · ize · d. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "underutilized" have?

"underutilized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "underutilized" into syllables?

"underutilized" is divided into syllables as: und · eru · til · ize · d.

What is the Scrabble score for "underutilized"?

The Scrabble score for "underutilized" is 24 points.

Using “underutilized” in writing

"underutilized" (und · eru · til · ize · d) 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, underutilized is worth 24 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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