How many syllables in “accumulative”?
syllables in "accumulative"
Word details
Syllables
5
acc · umu · lat · ive
Letters
12
a · c · c · u · m · u · l · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
21
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About the word “accumulative”
The word “accumulative” contains 5 syllables, divided as acc · umu · lat · ive. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "accumulative" have?
"accumulative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "accumulative" into syllables?
"accumulative" is divided into syllables as: acc · umu · lat · ive.
What is the Scrabble score for "accumulative"?
The Scrabble score for "accumulative" is 21 points.
Using “accumulative” in writing
"accumulative" (acc · umu · lat · ive) 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, “accumulative” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.