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How many syllables in “nincompoopery”?

5

syllables in "nincompoopery"

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Word details

Syllables

5

nin · com · poo · pe · ry

Letters

13

n · i · n · c · o · m · p · o · o · p · e · r · y

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
i1
n1
c3
o1
m3
p3
o1
o1
p3
e1
r1
y4

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About the word “nincompoopery

The word nincompoopery contains 5 syllables, divided as nin · com · poo · pe · ry. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nincompoopery" have?

"nincompoopery" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nincompoopery" into syllables?

"nincompoopery" is divided into syllables as: nin · com · poo · pe · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "nincompoopery"?

The Scrabble score for "nincompoopery" is 24 points.

Using “nincompoopery” in writing

"nincompoopery" (nin · com · poo · pe · ry) 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, nincompoopery is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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