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How many syllables in “consumptively”?

5

syllables in "consumptively"

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Word details

Syllables

5

con · sum · pti · ve · ly

Letters

13

c · o · n · s · u · m · p · t · i · v · e · l · y

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
s1
u1
m3
p3
t1
i1
v4
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “consumptively

The word consumptively contains 5 syllables, divided as con · sum · pti · ve · ly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "consumptively" have?

"consumptively" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "consumptively" into syllables?

"consumptively" is divided into syllables as: con · sum · pti · ve · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "consumptively"?

The Scrabble score for "consumptively" is 25 points.

Using “consumptively” in writing

"consumptively" (con · sum · pti · ve · ly) 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, consumptively is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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