How many syllables in “nonagenarian”?
syllables in "nonagenarian"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · na · ge · na · rian
Letters
12
n · o · n · a · g · e · n · a · r · i · a · n
Scrabble
13
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About the word “nonagenarian”
The word “nonagenarian” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · na · ge · na · rian. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonagenarian" have?
"nonagenarian" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonagenarian" into syllables?
"nonagenarian" is divided into syllables as: no · na · ge · na · rian.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonagenarian"?
The Scrabble score for "nonagenarian" is 13 points.
Using “nonagenarian” in writing
"nonagenarian" (no · na · ge · na · rian) 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, “nonagenarian” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.