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How many syllables in “nonaffiliated”?

5

syllables in "nonaffiliated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

no · naf · fi · lia · ted

Letters

13

n · o · n · a · f · f · i · l · i · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
a1
f4
f4
i1
l1
i1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “nonaffiliated

The word nonaffiliated contains 5 syllables, divided as no · naf · fi · lia · ted. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonaffiliated" have?

"nonaffiliated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonaffiliated" into syllables?

"nonaffiliated" is divided into syllables as: no · naf · fi · lia · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonaffiliated"?

The Scrabble score for "nonaffiliated" is 20 points.

Using “nonaffiliated” in writing

"nonaffiliated" (no · naf · fi · lia · ted) 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, nonaffiliated is worth 20 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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