How many syllables in “derivational”?
syllables in "derivational"
Word details
Syllables
5
der · iva · tio · nal
Letters
12
d · e · r · i · v · a · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “derivational”
The word “derivational” contains 5 syllables, divided as der · iva · tio · nal. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "derivational" have?
"derivational" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "derivational" into syllables?
"derivational" is divided into syllables as: der · iva · tio · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "derivational"?
The Scrabble score for "derivational" is 16 points.
Using “derivational” in writing
"derivational" (der · iva · tio · nal) 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, “derivational” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “derivational”
The letters in “derivational” can be rearranged to spell one other word: revalidation.