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How many syllables in “resuscitative”?

5

syllables in "resuscitative"

resuscitative
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Word details

Syllables

5

res · usc · ita · tiv · e

Letters

13

r · e · s · u · s · c · i · t · a · t · i · v · e

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
s1
u1
s1
c3
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1

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About the word “resuscitative

The word resuscitative contains 5 syllables, divided as res · usc · ita · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "resuscitative" have?

"resuscitative" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "resuscitative" into syllables?

"resuscitative" is divided into syllables as: res · usc · ita · tiv · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "resuscitative"?

The Scrabble score for "resuscitative" is 18 points.

Using “resuscitative” in writing

"resuscitative" (res · usc · ita · tiv · e) 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, resuscitative 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.

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