How many syllables in “nonbarbiturate”?
syllables in "nonbarbiturate"
Word details
Syllables
5
non · bar · bit · ura · te
Letters
14
n · o · n · b · a · r · b · i · t · u · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
18
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About the word “nonbarbiturate”
The word “nonbarbiturate” contains 5 syllables, divided as non · bar · bit · ura · te. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonbarbiturate" have?
"nonbarbiturate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonbarbiturate" into syllables?
"nonbarbiturate" is divided into syllables as: non · bar · bit · ura · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonbarbiturate"?
The Scrabble score for "nonbarbiturate" is 18 points.
Using “nonbarbiturate” in writing
"nonbarbiturate" (non · bar · bit · ura · te) 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, “nonbarbiturate” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.