How many syllables in “operatives”?
syllables in "operatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · pe · ra · ti · ves
Letters
10
o · p · e · r · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “operatives”
The word “operatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · pe · ra · ti · ves. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "operatives" have?
"operatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "operatives" into syllables?
"operatives" is divided into syllables as: o · pe · ra · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "operatives"?
The Scrabble score for "operatives" is 15 points.
Using “operatives” in writing
"operatives" (o · pe · ra · 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, “operatives” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “operatives”
The letters in “operatives” can be rearranged to spell one other word: evaporites.