How many syllables in “authoritative”?
syllables in "authoritative"
Word details
Syllables
5
aut · hor · ita · tiv · e
Letters
13
a · u · t · h · o · r · i · t · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “authoritative”
The word “authoritative” contains 5 syllables, divided as aut · hor · ita · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "authoritative" have?
"authoritative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "authoritative" into syllables?
"authoritative" is divided into syllables as: aut · hor · ita · tiv · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "authoritative"?
The Scrabble score for "authoritative" is 19 points.
Using “authoritative” in writing
"authoritative" (aut · hor · ita · tiv · e) 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, “authoritative” 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.