How many syllables in “tentatively”?
syllables in "tentatively"
Word details
Syllables
5
ten · ta · ti · ve · ly
Letters
11
t · e · n · t · a · t · i · v · e · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “tentatively”
The word “tentatively” contains 5 syllables, divided as ten · ta · ti · ve · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tentatively" have?
"tentatively" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tentatively" into syllables?
"tentatively" is divided into syllables as: ten · ta · ti · ve · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "tentatively"?
The Scrabble score for "tentatively" is 17 points.
Using “tentatively” in writing
"tentatively" (ten · ta · 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, “tentatively” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “tentatively”
The letters in “tentatively” can be rearranged to spell one other word: attentively.