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How many syllables in “accusatives”?

5

syllables in "accusatives"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ac · cu · sa · ti · ves

Letters

11

a · c · c · u · s · a · t · i · v · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
c3
u1
s1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
s1

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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.

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