How many syllables in “ditransitives”?
syllables in "ditransitives"
Word details
Syllables
5
di · tran · si · ti · ves
Letters
13
d · i · t · r · a · n · s · i · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “ditransitives”
The word “ditransitives” contains 5 syllables, divided as di · tran · si · ti · ves. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ditransitives" have?
"ditransitives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ditransitives" into syllables?
"ditransitives" is divided into syllables as: di · tran · si · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "ditransitives"?
The Scrabble score for "ditransitives" is 17 points.
Using “ditransitives” in writing
"ditransitives" (di · tran · si · ti · ves) 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, “ditransitives” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.