reproduce

/ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/

//ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs// verb

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"reproduce" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“reproduce” has 13 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #12,488. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#12,488
frequency rank, English
3,094
“R” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - To produce an image or copy of.

Corpus desk

Index EN-reproduce · reproduce · English

reproduce · rank #12,488 · 13 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #12,488
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 13 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,094
  • PHOTO-FINISH researching

Nearest frequency peer: researching (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “reproduce”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “reproduce” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for reproduce
PropertyValue
Headwordreproduce
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/
Letters9
Frequency rank#12,488
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “reproduce”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).reproducelands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

The axis is logarithmic, with each marked tick roughly ten times rarer than the last. Same rarity band neighbours include “researching” (#12,489), “refrain” (#12,486), “rigged” (#12,490). Among 3,094 “R” headwords, “reproduce” is #12,488. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 13 spelling variants around reproduce (IPA /ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/), averb. Corpus frequency is #12,488 among 3,094 “R” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for reproduce, with forms such as "erproduce", "reporduce", and "repproduce". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From re- + produce. The correct English form is reproduce, spelled R-E-P-R-O-D-U-C-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    To produce an image or copy of.
  2. 2
    To generate or propagate offspring or organisms sexually or asexually.
  3. 3
    To produce again; to recreate.
  4. 4
    To bring something to mind; to recall.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how reproduce appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. The 12-page ruling notes that “Marriage is when a man and a woman are willing to live together, to build a husband and wife relationship to reproduce their offspring […] . Marriage is, therefore, reserved for only a man and a woman.” Other parts in the verdict also mention that members of the LGBTQIA+ community cannot reproduce, as it is against nature, a…

Etymology

From re- + produce.

Synonyms

manifold

This word in other languages

reproducir(Español)reproduire(Français)reproduzieren(Deutsch)reproduzir(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • erproduce
  • reporduce
  • repproduce
  • reprdouce
  • reprodcue
  • reprodduce
  • reproducce
  • reproduec
  • reproudce
  • reprroduce
  • rerpoduce
  • rperoduce
  • rreproduce

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of reproduce - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

erproduce2reporduce2repproduce1reprdouce2reprodcue2reprodduce1reproducce1reproduec2
Edit distance from "reproduce"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "reproduce"?
"reproduce" is spelled R-E-P-R-O-D-U-C-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/.
What does "reproduce" mean?
As a verb, "reproduce" means: To produce an image or copy of.
What are common misspellings of "reproduce"?
Common misspellings include "erproduce", "reporduce", "repproduce", "reprdouce", "reprodcue". The correct spelling is "reproduce".
How do you pronounce "reproduce"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "reproduce" is /ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "reproduce"?
From re- + produce. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "reproduce", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (13 here; floor ≥5).

peacefully13 variantssucceeding13 variantsargentine13 variantsguitarist13 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list