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How many syllables in “nonequilibrium”?

5

syllables in "nonequilibrium"

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Word details

Syllables

5

no · ne · qui · li · brium

Letters

14

n · o · n · e · q · u · i · l · i · b · r · i · u · m

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
e1
q10
u1
i1
l1
i1
b3
r1
i1
u1
m3

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About the word “nonequilibrium

The word nonequilibrium contains 5 syllables, divided as no · ne · qui · li · brium. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonequilibrium" have?

"nonequilibrium" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonequilibrium" into syllables?

"nonequilibrium" is divided into syllables as: no · ne · qui · li · brium.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonequilibrium"?

The Scrabble score for "nonequilibrium" is 27 points.

Using “nonequilibrium” in writing

"nonequilibrium" (no · ne · qui · li · brium) 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, nonequilibrium is worth 27 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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