How many syllables in “reduplicates”?
syllables in "reduplicates"
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
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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.