How many syllables in “detonative”?
syllables in "detonative"
Word details
Syllables
4
det · ona · tiv · e
Letters
10
d · e · t · o · n · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
14
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About the word “detonative”
The word “detonative” contains 4 syllables, divided as det · ona · tiv · e. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "detonative" have?
"detonative" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "detonative" into syllables?
"detonative" is divided into syllables as: det · ona · tiv · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "detonative"?
The Scrabble score for "detonative" is 14 points.
Using “detonative” in writing
Four-syllable words like "detonative" (det · ona · tiv · e) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “detonative” is worth 14 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 “detonative”
The letters in “detonative” can be rearranged to spell one other word: denotative.