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How many syllables in “nonbehavioral”?

5

syllables in "nonbehavioral"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · be · ha · vio · ral

Letters

13

n · o · n · b · e · h · a · v · i · o · r · a · l

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
b3
e1
h4
a1
v4
i1
o1
r1
a1
l1

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About the word “nonbehavioral

The word nonbehavioral contains 5 syllables, divided as non · be · ha · vio · ral. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "nonbehavioral" have?

"nonbehavioral" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonbehavioral" into syllables?

"nonbehavioral" is divided into syllables as: non · be · ha · vio · ral.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonbehavioral"?

The Scrabble score for "nonbehavioral" is 21 points.

Using “nonbehavioral” in writing

"nonbehavioral" (non · be · ha · vio · ral) 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, nonbehavioral is worth 21 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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