How many syllables in “legislatives”?
syllables in "legislatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
le · gi · sla · ti · ves
Letters
12
l · e · g · i · s · l · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “legislatives”
The word “legislatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gi · sla · ti · ves. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legislatives" have?
"legislatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legislatives" into syllables?
"legislatives" is divided into syllables as: le · gi · sla · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "legislatives"?
The Scrabble score for "legislatives" is 16 points.
Using “legislatives” in writing
"legislatives" (le · gi · sla · 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, “legislatives” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.