How many syllables in “nondirectional”?
syllables in "nondirectional"
Word details
Syllables
5
nond · irec · tion · al
Letters
14
n · o · n · d · i · r · e · c · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
17
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About the word “nondirectional”
The word “nondirectional” contains 5 syllables, divided as nond · irec · tion · al. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "nondirectional" have?
"nondirectional" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nondirectional" into syllables?
"nondirectional" is divided into syllables as: nond · irec · tion · al.
What is the Scrabble score for "nondirectional"?
The Scrabble score for "nondirectional" is 17 points.
Using “nondirectional” in writing
"nondirectional" (nond · irec · tion · al) 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, “nondirectional” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.