How many syllables in “negatives”?
syllables in "negatives"
Word details
Syllables
4
ne · ga · ti · ves
Letters
9
n · e · g · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “negatives”
The word “negatives” contains 4 syllables, divided as ne · ga · ti · ves. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "negatives" have?
"negatives" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "negatives" into syllables?
"negatives" is divided into syllables as: ne · ga · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "negatives"?
The Scrabble score for "negatives" is 13 points.
Using “negatives” in writing
Four-syllable words like "negatives" (ne · ga · ti · ves) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “negatives” 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 “negatives”
The letters in “negatives” can be rearranged to spell one other word: agentives.