How many syllables in “recitatives”?
syllables in "recitatives"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · ci · ta · ti · ves
Letters
11
r · e · c · i · t · a · t · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “recitatives”
The word “recitatives” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ci · ta · ti · ves. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recitatives" have?
"recitatives" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recitatives" into syllables?
"recitatives" is divided into syllables as: re · ci · ta · ti · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "recitatives"?
The Scrabble score for "recitatives" is 16 points.
Using “recitatives” in writing
"recitatives" (re · ci · ta · 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, “recitatives” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.