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How many syllables in “nonantibiotic”?

5

syllables in "nonantibiotic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

no · nan · ti · bio · tic

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

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

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About the word “nonantibiotic

The word nonantibiotic contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nan · ti · bio · tic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonantibiotic" have?

"nonantibiotic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonantibiotic" into syllables?

"nonantibiotic" is divided into syllables as: no · nan · ti · bio · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonantibiotic"?

The Scrabble score for "nonantibiotic" is 17 points.

Using “nonantibiotic” in writing

"nonantibiotic" (no · nan · ti · bio · 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, nonantibiotic 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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