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How many syllables in “vulgarization”?

5

syllables in "vulgarization"

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Word details

Syllables

5

vulg · ariz · atio · n

Letters

13

v · u · l · g · a · r · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

26

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Scrabble letter values

v4
u1
l1
g2
a1
r1
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “vulgarization

The word vulgarization contains 5 syllables, divided as vulg · ariz · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "vulgarization" have?

"vulgarization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "vulgarization" into syllables?

"vulgarization" is divided into syllables as: vulg · ariz · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "vulgarization"?

The Scrabble score for "vulgarization" is 26 points.

Using “vulgarization” in writing

"vulgarization" (vulg · ariz · atio · n) 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, vulgarization 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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