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How many syllables in “nonachievement”?

5

syllables in "nonachievement"

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Word details

Syllables

5

no · nac · hie · ve · ment

Letters

14

n · o · n · a · c · h · i · e · v · e · m · e · n · t

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
a1
c3
h4
i1
e1
v4
e1
m3
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “nonachievement

The word nonachievement contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nac · hie · ve · ment. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonachievement" have?

"nonachievement" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonachievement" into syllables?

"nonachievement" is divided into syllables as: no · nac · hie · ve · ment.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonachievement"?

The Scrabble score for "nonachievement" is 24 points.

Using “nonachievement” in writing

"nonachievement" (no · nac · hie · ve · ment) 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, nonachievement 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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