How many syllables in “reduplicating”?
syllables in "reduplicating"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · du · pli · ca · ting
Letters
13
r · e · d · u · p · l · i · c · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “reduplicating”
The word “reduplicating” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · du · pli · ca · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reduplicating" have?
"reduplicating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "reduplicating" into syllables?
"reduplicating" is divided into syllables as: re · du · pli · ca · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "reduplicating"?
The Scrabble score for "reduplicating" is 19 points.
Using “reduplicating” in writing
"reduplicating" (re · du · pli · ca · ting) 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, “reduplicating” 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.