How many syllables in “negatively”?
syllables in "negatively"
Word details
Syllables
5
ne · ga · ti · ve · ly
Letters
10
n · e · g · a · t · i · v · e · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “negatively”
The word “negatively” contains 5 syllables, divided as ne · ga · ti · ve · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "negatively" have?
"negatively" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "negatively" into syllables?
"negatively" is divided into syllables as: ne · ga · ti · ve · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "negatively"?
The Scrabble score for "negatively" is 17 points.
Using “negatively” in writing
"negatively" (ne · ga · ti · ve · ly) 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, “negatively” 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.