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How many syllables in “subordinative”?

5

syllables in "subordinative"

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Word details

Syllables

5

sub · ord · ina · tiv · e

Letters

13

s · u · b · o · r · d · i · n · a · t · i · v · e

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
b3
o1
r1
d2
i1
n1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1

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About the word “subordinative

The word subordinative contains 5 syllables, divided as sub · ord · ina · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "subordinative" have?

"subordinative" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "subordinative" into syllables?

"subordinative" is divided into syllables as: sub · ord · ina · tiv · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "subordinative"?

The Scrabble score for "subordinative" is 19 points.

Using “subordinative” in writing

"subordinative" (sub · ord · ina · 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, subordinative is worth 19 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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