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How many syllables in “reductiveness”?

5

syllables in "reductiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · duc · ti · ve · ness

Letters

13

r · e · d · u · c · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
d2
u1
c3
t1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “reductiveness

The word reductiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as re · duc · ti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "reductiveness" have?

"reductiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "reductiveness" into syllables?

"reductiveness" is divided into syllables as: re · duc · ti · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "reductiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "reductiveness" is 19 points.

Using “reductiveness” in writing

"reductiveness" (re · duc · ti · ve · ness) 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, reductiveness is worth 19 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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