How many syllables in “vituperative”?
syllables in "vituperative"
Word details
Syllables
5
vit · upe · rat · ive
Letters
12
v · i · t · u · p · e · r · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
20
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About the word “vituperative”
The word “vituperative” contains 5 syllables, divided as vit · upe · rat · ive. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "vituperative" have?
"vituperative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "vituperative" into syllables?
"vituperative" is divided into syllables as: vit · upe · rat · ive.
What is the Scrabble score for "vituperative"?
The Scrabble score for "vituperative" is 20 points.
Using “vituperative” in writing
"vituperative" (vit · upe · rat · ive) 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, “vituperative” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.