How many syllables in “initiatives”?
syllables in "initiatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · ni · tia · ti · ves
Letters
11
i · n · i · t · i · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “initiatives”
The word “initiatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ni · tia · ti · ves. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "initiatives" have?
"initiatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "initiatives" into syllables?
"initiatives" is divided into syllables as: i · ni · tia · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "initiatives"?
The Scrabble score for "initiatives" is 14 points.
Using “initiatives” in writing
"initiatives" (i · ni · tia · 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, “initiatives” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.