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How many syllables in “reciprocity”?

5

syllables in "reciprocity"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · ci · pro · ci · ty

Letters

11

r · e · c · i · p · r · o · c · i · t · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
c3
i1
p3
r1
o1
c3
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “reciprocity

The word reciprocity contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ci · pro · ci · ty. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "reciprocity" have?

"reciprocity" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "reciprocity" into syllables?

"reciprocity" is divided into syllables as: re · ci · pro · ci · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "reciprocity"?

The Scrabble score for "reciprocity" is 20 points.

Using “reciprocity” in writing

"reciprocity" (re · ci · pro · ci · 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, reciprocity is worth 20 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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