How many syllables in “sportive”?
syllables in "sportive"
Word details
Syllables
2
spor · tive
Letters
8
s · p · o · r · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “sportive”
The word “sportive” contains 2 syllables, divided as spor · tive. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sportive" have?
"sportive" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sportive" into syllables?
"sportive" is divided into syllables as: spor · tive.
What is the Scrabble score for "sportive"?
The Scrabble score for "sportive" is 13 points.
Using “sportive” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sportive" (spor · tive) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sportive” is worth 13 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 “sportive”
The letters in “sportive” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: overtips, sorptive.