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How many syllables in “productivity”?

5

syllables in "productivity"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pro · duc · ti · vi · ty

Letters

12

p · r · o · d · u · c · t · i · v · i · t · y

Scrabble

23

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
o1
d2
u1
c3
t1
i1
v4
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “productivity

The word productivity contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · duc · ti · vi · ty. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "productivity" have?

"productivity" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "productivity" into syllables?

"productivity" is divided into syllables as: pro · duc · ti · vi · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "productivity"?

The Scrabble score for "productivity" is 23 points.

Using “productivity” in writing

"productivity" (pro · duc · ti · vi · ty) 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, productivity is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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