How many syllables in “appellatives”?
syllables in "appellatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
ap · pel · la · ti · ves
Letters
12
a · p · p · e · l · l · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “appellatives”
The word “appellatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as ap · pel · la · ti · ves. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "appellatives" have?
"appellatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "appellatives" into syllables?
"appellatives" is divided into syllables as: ap · pel · la · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "appellatives"?
The Scrabble score for "appellatives" is 19 points.
Using “appellatives” in writing
"appellatives" (ap · pel · la · 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, “appellatives” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.