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How many syllables in “nonelectrical”?

5

syllables in "nonelectrical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

no · ne · lec · tri · cal

Letters

13

n · o · n · e · l · e · c · t · r · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
e1
l1
e1
c3
t1
r1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “nonelectrical

The word nonelectrical contains 5 syllables, divided as no · ne · lec · tri · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonelectrical" have?

"nonelectrical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonelectrical" into syllables?

"nonelectrical" is divided into syllables as: no · ne · lec · tri · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonelectrical"?

The Scrabble score for "nonelectrical" is 17 points.

Using “nonelectrical” in writing

"nonelectrical" (no · ne · lec · tri · cal) 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, nonelectrical 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.

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