How many syllables in “perceptive”?
syllables in "perceptive"
Word details
Syllables
3
perc · epti · ve
Letters
10
p · e · r · c · e · p · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “perceptive”
The word “perceptive” contains 3 syllables, divided as perc · epti · ve. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "perceptive" have?
"perceptive" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "perceptive" into syllables?
"perceptive" is divided into syllables as: perc · epti · ve.
What is the Scrabble score for "perceptive"?
The Scrabble score for "perceptive" is 19 points.
Using “perceptive” in writing
Three-syllable words like "perceptive" (perc · epti · 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, “perceptive” is worth 19 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 “perceptive”
The letters in “perceptive” can be rearranged to spell one other word: preceptive.