How many syllables in “interrogative”?
syllables in "interrogative"
Word details
Syllables
5
int · err · oga · tiv · e
Letters
13
i · n · t · e · r · r · o · g · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “interrogative”
The word “interrogative” contains 5 syllables, divided as int · err · oga · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "interrogative" have?
"interrogative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "interrogative" into syllables?
"interrogative" is divided into syllables as: int · err · oga · tiv · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "interrogative"?
The Scrabble score for "interrogative" is 17 points.
Using “interrogative” in writing
"interrogative" (int · err · oga · tiv · e) 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, “interrogative” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.