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How many syllables in “reduplicates”?

5

syllables in "reduplicates"

reduplicates
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Word details

Syllables

5

re · du · pli · ca · tes

Letters

12

r · e · d · u · p · l · i · c · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
d2
u1
p3
l1
i1
c3
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “reduplicates

The word reduplicates contains 5 syllables, divided as re · du · pli · ca · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "reduplicates" have?

"reduplicates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "reduplicates" into syllables?

"reduplicates" is divided into syllables as: re · du · pli · ca · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "reduplicates"?

The Scrabble score for "reduplicates" is 17 points.

Using “reduplicates” in writing

"reduplicates" (re · du · pli · ca · tes) 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, reduplicates is worth 17 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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