How many syllables in “conservatives”?
syllables in "conservatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · ser · va · ti · ves
Letters
13
c · o · n · s · e · r · v · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “conservatives”
The word “conservatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · ser · va · ti · ves. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "conservatives" have?
"conservatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "conservatives" into syllables?
"conservatives" is divided into syllables as: con · ser · va · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "conservatives"?
The Scrabble score for "conservatives" is 21 points.
Using “conservatives” in writing
"conservatives" (con · ser · va · 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, “conservatives” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.