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How many syllables in “nonautonomous”?

5

syllables in "nonautonomous"

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Word details

Syllables

5

no · nau · to · no · mous

Letters

13

n · o · n · a · u · t · o · n · o · m · o · u · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
a1
u1
t1
o1
n1
o1
m3
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “nonautonomous

The word nonautonomous contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nau · to · no · mous. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonautonomous" have?

"nonautonomous" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonautonomous" into syllables?

"nonautonomous" is divided into syllables as: no · nau · to · no · mous.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonautonomous"?

The Scrabble score for "nonautonomous" is 15 points.

Using “nonautonomous” in writing

"nonautonomous" (no · nau · to · no · mous) 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, nonautonomous is worth 15 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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