How many syllables in “irreducibly”?
syllables in "irreducibly"
Word details
Syllables
5
ir · re · du · ci · bly
Letters
11
i · r · r · e · d · u · c · i · b · l · y
Scrabble
19
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About the word “irreducibly”
The word “irreducibly” contains 5 syllables, divided as ir · re · du · ci · bly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "irreducibly" have?
"irreducibly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "irreducibly" into syllables?
"irreducibly" is divided into syllables as: ir · re · du · ci · bly.
What is the Scrabble score for "irreducibly"?
The Scrabble score for "irreducibly" is 19 points.
Using “irreducibly” in writing
"irreducibly" (ir · re · du · ci · bly) 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, “irreducibly” 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.