How many syllables in “evaporative”?
syllables in "evaporative"
Word details
Syllables
5
eva · por · ati · ve
Letters
11
e · v · a · p · o · r · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
19
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About the word “evaporative”
The word “evaporative” contains 5 syllables, divided as eva · por · ati · ve. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "evaporative" have?
"evaporative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "evaporative" into syllables?
"evaporative" is divided into syllables as: eva · por · ati · ve.
What is the Scrabble score for "evaporative"?
The Scrabble score for "evaporative" is 19 points.
Using “evaporative” in writing
"evaporative" (eva · por · ati · ve) 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, “evaporative” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.