How many syllables in “reduplicative”?
syllables in "reduplicative"
Word details
Syllables
5
red · upl · ica · tiv · e
Letters
13
r · e · d · u · p · l · i · c · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
21
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About the word “reduplicative”
The word “reduplicative” contains 5 syllables, divided as red · upl · ica · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reduplicative" have?
"reduplicative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "reduplicative" into syllables?
"reduplicative" is divided into syllables as: red · upl · ica · tiv · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "reduplicative"?
The Scrabble score for "reduplicative" is 21 points.
Using “reduplicative” in writing
"reduplicative" (red · upl · ica · tiv · e) 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, “reduplicative” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.