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How many syllables in “corroborative”?

5

syllables in "corroborative"

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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

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
r1
r1
o1
b3
o1
r1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1

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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.

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