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How many syllables in “facilitative”?

5

syllables in "facilitative"

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Word details

Syllables

5

fac · ili · tat · ive

Letters

12

f · a · c · i · l · i · t · a · t · i · v · e

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
a1
c3
i1
l1
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1

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About the word “facilitative

The word facilitative contains 5 syllables, divided as fac · ili · tat · ive. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "facilitative" have?

"facilitative" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "facilitative" into syllables?

"facilitative" is divided into syllables as: fac · ili · tat · ive.

What is the Scrabble score for "facilitative"?

The Scrabble score for "facilitative" is 20 points.

Using “facilitative” in writing

"facilitative" (fac · ili · tat · ive) 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, facilitative is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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