How many syllables in “nomenclatures”?
syllables in "nomenclatures"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · men · cla · tu · res
Letters
13
n · o · m · e · n · c · l · a · t · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “nomenclatures”
The word “nomenclatures” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · men · cla · tu · res. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nomenclatures" have?
"nomenclatures" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nomenclatures" into syllables?
"nomenclatures" is divided into syllables as: no · men · cla · tu · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "nomenclatures"?
The Scrabble score for "nomenclatures" is 17 points.
Using “nomenclatures” in writing
"nomenclatures" (no · men · cla · tu · res) 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, “nomenclatures” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.