How many syllables in “detective”?
3
syllables in "detective"
detective
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Word details
Syllables
3
det · ect · ive
Letters
9
d · e · t · e · c · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
15
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
e1
t1
e1
c3
t1
i1
v4
e1
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About the word “detective”
The word “detective” contains 3 syllables, divided as det · ect · ive. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "detective" have?
"detective" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "detective" into syllables?
"detective" is divided into syllables as: det · ect · ive.
What is the Scrabble score for "detective"?
The Scrabble score for "detective" is 15 points.