How many syllables in “activates”?
syllables in "activates"
Word details
Syllables
4
ac · ti · va · tes
Letters
9
a · c · t · i · v · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “activates”
The word “activates” contains 4 syllables, divided as ac · ti · va · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "activates" have?
"activates" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "activates" into syllables?
"activates" is divided into syllables as: ac · ti · va · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "activates"?
The Scrabble score for "activates" is 14 points.
Using “activates” in writing
Four-syllable words like "activates" (ac · ti · va · tes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “activates” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “activates”
The letters in “activates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cavitates.