How many syllables in “recessive”?
3
syllables in "recessive"
recessive
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Word details
Syllables
3
rec · ess · ive
Letters
9
r · e · c · e · s · s · i · v · e
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
r1
e1
c3
e1
s1
s1
i1
v4
e1
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About the word “recessive”
The word “recessive” contains 3 syllables, divided as rec · ess · ive. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recessive" have?
"recessive" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recessive" into syllables?
"recessive" is divided into syllables as: rec · ess · ive.
What is the Scrabble score for "recessive"?
The Scrabble score for "recessive" is 14 points.