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How many syllables in “vocalization”?

5

syllables in "vocalization"

vocalization
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Word details

Syllables

5

voc · ali · zat · ion

Letters

12

v · o · c · a · l · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

v4
o1
c3
a1
l1
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “vocalization

The word vocalization contains 5 syllables, divided as voc · ali · zat · ion. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "vocalization" have?

"vocalization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "vocalization" into syllables?

"vocalization" is divided into syllables as: voc · ali · zat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "vocalization"?

The Scrabble score for "vocalization" is 26 points.

Using “vocalization” in writing

"vocalization" (voc · ali · zat · ion) 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, vocalization is worth 26 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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