How many syllables in “hypotensives”?
syllables in "hypotensives"
Word details
Syllables
5
hy · po · ten · si · ves
Letters
12
h · y · p · o · t · e · n · s · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “hypotensives”
The word “hypotensives” contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · po · ten · si · ves. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "hypotensives" have?
"hypotensives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hypotensives" into syllables?
"hypotensives" is divided into syllables as: hy · po · ten · si · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "hypotensives"?
The Scrabble score for "hypotensives" is 23 points.
Using “hypotensives” in writing
"hypotensives" (hy · po · ten · si · 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, “hypotensives” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.