How many syllables in “radioactively”?
syllables in "radioactively"
Word details
Syllables
5
ra · dioac · ti · ve · ly
Letters
13
r · a · d · i · o · a · c · t · i · v · e · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “radioactively”
The word “radioactively” contains 5 syllables, divided as ra · dioac · ti · ve · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "radioactively" have?
"radioactively" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "radioactively" into syllables?
"radioactively" is divided into syllables as: ra · dioac · ti · ve · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "radioactively"?
The Scrabble score for "radioactively" is 22 points.
Using “radioactively” in writing
"radioactively" (ra · dioac · 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, “radioactively” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.