reproduce

/ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/

//ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs// verb

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

The verdict

“reproduce” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #12,488 in English word frequency and used as a verb.

#12,488
frequency rank, English
9
letters
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To produce an image or copy of.

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)

Where “reproduce” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). reproduce lands here:

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for reproduce is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/. Corpus data places it at rank #12,488 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

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.

Etymology

From re- + produce.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

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.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “reproduce”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is R-E-P-R-O-D-U-C-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list