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How many syllables in “nonadiabatic”?

5

syllables in "nonadiabatic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

no · na · dia · ba · tic

Letters

12

n · o · n · a · d · i · a · b · a · t · i · c

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
a1
d2
i1
a1
b3
a1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “nonadiabatic

The word nonadiabatic contains 5 syllables, divided as no · na · dia · ba · tic. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonadiabatic" have?

"nonadiabatic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonadiabatic" into syllables?

"nonadiabatic" is divided into syllables as: no · na · dia · ba · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonadiabatic"?

The Scrabble score for "nonadiabatic" is 17 points.

Using “nonadiabatic” in writing

"nonadiabatic" (no · na · dia · ba · tic) 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, nonadiabatic 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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