How many syllables in “nonchromosomal”?
syllables in "nonchromosomal"
Word details
Syllables
5
non · chro · mo · so · mal
Letters
14
n · o · n · c · h · r · o · m · o · s · o · m · a · l
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “nonchromosomal”
The word “nonchromosomal” contains 5 syllables, divided as non · chro · mo · so · mal. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonchromosomal" have?
"nonchromosomal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonchromosomal" into syllables?
"nonchromosomal" is divided into syllables as: non · chro · mo · so · mal.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonchromosomal"?
The Scrabble score for "nonchromosomal" is 23 points.
Using “nonchromosomal” in writing
"nonchromosomal" (non · chro · mo · so · mal) 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, “nonchromosomal” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.