How many syllables in “nominatives”?
syllables in "nominatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · mi · na · ti · ves
Letters
11
n · o · m · i · n · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “nominatives”
The word “nominatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · mi · na · ti · ves. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nominatives" have?
"nominatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nominatives" into syllables?
"nominatives" is divided into syllables as: no · mi · na · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "nominatives"?
The Scrabble score for "nominatives" is 16 points.
Using “nominatives” in writing
"nominatives" (no · mi · na · 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, “nominatives” 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.