How many syllables in “imperatives”?
syllables in "imperatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
im · pe · ra · ti · ves
Letters
11
i · m · p · e · r · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “imperatives”
The word “imperatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as im · pe · ra · ti · ves. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "imperatives" have?
"imperatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "imperatives" into syllables?
"imperatives" is divided into syllables as: im · pe · ra · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "imperatives"?
The Scrabble score for "imperatives" is 18 points.
Using “imperatives” in writing
"imperatives" (im · pe · ra · 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, “imperatives” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “imperatives”
The letters in “imperatives” can be rearranged to spell one other word: semiprivate.