How many syllables in “sedative”?
syllables in "sedative"
Word details
Syllables
3
sed · ati · ve
Letters
8
s · e · d · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “sedative”
The word “sedative” contains 3 syllables, divided as sed · ati · ve. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sedative" have?
"sedative" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sedative" into syllables?
"sedative" is divided into syllables as: sed · ati · ve.
What is the Scrabble score for "sedative"?
The Scrabble score for "sedative" is 12 points.
Using “sedative” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sedative" (sed · ati · ve) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sedative” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “sedative”
The letters in “sedative” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deviates.