How many syllables in “retroactively”?
syllables in "retroactively"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · troac · ti · ve · ly
Letters
13
r · e · t · r · o · a · c · t · i · v · e · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “retroactively”
The word “retroactively” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · troac · ti · ve · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retroactively" have?
"retroactively" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "retroactively" into syllables?
"retroactively" is divided into syllables as: re · troac · ti · ve · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "retroactively"?
The Scrabble score for "retroactively" is 21 points.
Using “retroactively” in writing
"retroactively" (re · troac · 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, “retroactively” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.