How many syllables in “introduce”?
syllables in "introduce"
Word details
Syllables
3
int · rod · uce
Letters
9
i · n · t · r · o · d · u · c · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “introduce”
The word “introduce” contains 3 syllables, divided as int · rod · uce. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "introduce" have?
"introduce" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "introduce" into syllables?
"introduce" is divided into syllables as: int · rod · uce.
What is the Scrabble score for "introduce"?
The Scrabble score for "introduce" is 12 points.
Using “introduce” in writing
Three-syllable words like "introduce" (int · rod · uce) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “introduce” is worth 12 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 “introduce”
The letters in “introduce” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reduction.