How many syllables in “motived”?
syllables in "motived"
Word details
Syllables
2
moti · ved
Letters
7
m · o · t · i · v · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “motived”
The word “motived” contains 2 syllables, divided as moti · ved. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "motived" have?
"motived" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "motived" into syllables?
"motived" is divided into syllables as: moti · ved.
What is the Scrabble score for "motived"?
The Scrabble score for "motived" is 13 points.
Using “motived” in writing
Two-syllable words like "motived" (moti · ved) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “motived” is worth 13 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.
Anagrams of “motived”
The letters in “motived” can be rearranged to spell one other word: vomited.