How many syllables in “procedure”?
syllables in "procedure"
Word details
Syllables
3
pro · ced · ure
Letters
9
p · r · o · c · e · d · u · r · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “procedure”
The word “procedure” contains 3 syllables, divided as pro · ced · ure. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "procedure" have?
"procedure" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "procedure" into syllables?
"procedure" is divided into syllables as: pro · ced · ure.
What is the Scrabble score for "procedure"?
The Scrabble score for "procedure" is 14 points.
Using “procedure” in writing
Three-syllable words like "procedure" (pro · ced · ure) 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, “procedure” is worth 14 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 “procedure”
The letters in “procedure” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reproduce.