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How many syllables in “substantively”?

5

syllables in "substantively"

substantively
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Word details

Syllables

5

sub · stan · ti · ve · ly

Letters

13

s · u · b · s · t · a · n · t · i · v · e · l · y

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
b3
s1
t1
a1
n1
t1
i1
v4
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “substantively

The word substantively contains 5 syllables, divided as sub · stan · ti · ve · ly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "substantively" have?

"substantively" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "substantively" into syllables?

"substantively" is divided into syllables as: sub · stan · ti · ve · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "substantively"?

The Scrabble score for "substantively" is 21 points.

Using “substantively” in writing

"substantively" (sub · stan · 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, substantively 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.

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