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How many syllables in “nomenclatures”?

5

syllables in "nomenclatures"

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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

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
m3
e1
n1
c3
l1
a1
t1
u1
r1
e1
s1

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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.

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