How many syllables in “punitively”?
syllables in "punitively"
Word details
Syllables
5
pu · ni · ti · ve · ly
Letters
10
p · u · n · i · t · i · v · e · l · y
Scrabble
18
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About the word “punitively”
The word “punitively” contains 5 syllables, divided as pu · ni · ti · ve · ly. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "punitively" have?
"punitively" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "punitively" into syllables?
"punitively" is divided into syllables as: pu · ni · ti · ve · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "punitively"?
The Scrabble score for "punitively" is 18 points.
Using “punitively” in writing
"punitively" (pu · ni · 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, “punitively” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.