How many syllables in “noncontacts”?
syllables in "noncontacts"
Word details
Syllables
3
non · con · tacts
Letters
11
n · o · n · c · o · n · t · a · c · t · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “noncontacts”
The word “noncontacts” contains 3 syllables, divided as non · con · tacts. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "noncontacts" have?
"noncontacts" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "noncontacts" into syllables?
"noncontacts" is divided into syllables as: non · con · tacts.
What is the Scrabble score for "noncontacts"?
The Scrabble score for "noncontacts" is 15 points.
Using “noncontacts” in writing
Three-syllable words like "noncontacts" (non · con · tacts) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “noncontacts” 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.