How many syllables in “ventriloquize”?
syllables in "ventriloquize"
Word details
Syllables
4
vent · rilo · quiz · e
Letters
13
v · e · n · t · r · i · l · o · q · u · i · z · e
Scrabble
34
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About the word “ventriloquize”
The word “ventriloquize” contains 4 syllables, divided as vent · rilo · quiz · e. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "ventriloquize" have?
"ventriloquize" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "ventriloquize" into syllables?
"ventriloquize" is divided into syllables as: vent · rilo · quiz · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "ventriloquize"?
The Scrabble score for "ventriloquize" is 34 points.
Using “ventriloquize” in writing
Four-syllable words like "ventriloquize" (vent · rilo · quiz · e) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ventriloquize” is worth 34 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.