How many syllables in “accusatives”?
syllables in "accusatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · cu · sa · ti · ves
Letters
11
a · c · c · u · s · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “accusatives”
The word “accusatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · cu · sa · ti · ves. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "accusatives" have?
"accusatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "accusatives" into syllables?
"accusatives" is divided into syllables as: ac · cu · sa · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "accusatives"?
The Scrabble score for "accusatives" is 18 points.
Using “accusatives” in writing
"accusatives" (ac · cu · sa · ti · ves) 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, “accusatives” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.