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How many syllables in “nonchromosomal”?

5

syllables in "nonchromosomal"

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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

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
c3
h4
r1
o1
m3
o1
s1
o1
m3
a1
l1

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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.

FAQ

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.

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