How many syllables in “creative”?
syllables in "creative"
Word details
Syllables
2
crea · tive
Letters
8
c · r · e · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “creative”
The word “creative” contains 2 syllables, divided as crea · tive. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "creative" have?
"creative" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "creative" into syllables?
"creative" is divided into syllables as: crea · tive.
What is the Scrabble score for "creative"?
The Scrabble score for "creative" is 13 points.
Using “creative” in writing
Two-syllable words like "creative" (crea · tive) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “creative” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “creative”
The letters in “creative” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reactive.