How many syllables in “reproduce”?
syllables in "reproduce"
Word details
Syllables
3
rep · rod · uce
Letters
9
r · e · p · r · o · d · u · c · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “reproduce”
The word “reproduce” contains 3 syllables, divided as rep · rod · uce. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reproduce" have?
"reproduce" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "reproduce" into syllables?
"reproduce" is divided into syllables as: rep · rod · uce.
What is the Scrabble score for "reproduce"?
The Scrabble score for "reproduce" is 14 points.
Using “reproduce” in writing
Three-syllable words like "reproduce" (rep · rod · uce) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “reproduce” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “reproduce”
The letters in “reproduce” can be rearranged to spell one other word: procedure.