How many syllables in “attentive”?
syllables in "attentive"
Word details
Syllables
3
att · ent · ive
Letters
9
a · t · t · e · n · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “attentive”
The word “attentive” contains 3 syllables, divided as att · ent · ive. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attentive" have?
"attentive" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "attentive" into syllables?
"attentive" is divided into syllables as: att · ent · ive.
What is the Scrabble score for "attentive"?
The Scrabble score for "attentive" is 12 points.
Using “attentive” in writing
Three-syllable words like "attentive" (att · ent · ive) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “attentive” is worth 12 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 “attentive”
The letters in “attentive” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tentative.