How many syllables in “corroborative”?
syllables in "corroborative"
Word details
Syllables
5
cor · rob · ora · tiv · e
Letters
13
c · o · r · r · o · b · o · r · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
20
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About the word “corroborative”
The word “corroborative” contains 5 syllables, divided as cor · rob · ora · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "corroborative" have?
"corroborative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "corroborative" into syllables?
"corroborative" is divided into syllables as: cor · rob · ora · tiv · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "corroborative"?
The Scrabble score for "corroborative" is 20 points.
Using “corroborative” in writing
"corroborative" (cor · rob · ora · 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, “corroborative” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.