How many syllables in “reduction”?
syllables in "reduction"
Word details
Syllables
3
reduc · tion
Letters
9
r · e · d · u · c · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “reduction”
The word “reduction” contains 3 syllables, divided as reduc · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reduction" have?
"reduction" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "reduction" into syllables?
"reduction" is divided into syllables as: reduc · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "reduction"?
The Scrabble score for "reduction" is 12 points.
Using “reduction” in writing
Three-syllable words like "reduction" (reduc · tion) 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, “reduction” is worth 12 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 “reduction”
The letters in “reduction” can be rearranged to spell one other word: introduce.