How many syllables in “procreation”?
syllables in "procreation"
Word details
Syllables
3
procre · ation
Letters
11
p · r · o · c · r · e · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “procreation”
The word “procreation” contains 3 syllables, divided as procre · ation. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "procreation" have?
"procreation" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "procreation" into syllables?
"procreation" is divided into syllables as: procre · ation.
What is the Scrabble score for "procreation"?
The Scrabble score for "procreation" is 15 points.
Using “procreation” in writing
Three-syllable words like "procreation" (procre · ation) 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, “procreation” is worth 15 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 “procreation”
The letters in “procreation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: incorporate.