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How many syllables in “resistively”?

5

syllables in "resistively"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · si · sti · ve · ly

Letters

11

r · e · s · i · s · t · i · v · e · l · y

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
s1
i1
s1
t1
i1
v4
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “resistively

The word resistively contains 5 syllables, divided as re · si · sti · ve · ly. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "resistively" have?

"resistively" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "resistively" into syllables?

"resistively" is divided into syllables as: re · si · sti · ve · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "resistively"?

The Scrabble score for "resistively" is 17 points.

Using “resistively” in writing

"resistively" (re · si · sti · 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, resistively is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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