How many syllables in “negative”?
syllables in "negative"
Word details
Syllables
3
neg · ati · ve
Letters
8
n · e · g · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “negative”
The word “negative” contains 3 syllables, divided as neg · ati · ve. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "negative" have?
"negative" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "negative" into syllables?
"negative" is divided into syllables as: neg · ati · ve.
What is the Scrabble score for "negative"?
The Scrabble score for "negative" is 12 points.
Using “negative” in writing
Three-syllable words like "negative" (neg · ati · ve) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “negative” is worth 12 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 “negative”
The letters in “negative” can be rearranged to spell one other word: agentive.