How many syllables in “nonesuch”?
syllables in "nonesuch"
Word details
Syllables
3
no · ne · such
Letters
8
n · o · n · e · s · u · c · h
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “nonesuch”
The word “nonesuch” contains 3 syllables, divided as no · ne · such. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nonesuch" have?
"nonesuch" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nonesuch" into syllables?
"nonesuch" is divided into syllables as: no · ne · such.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonesuch"?
The Scrabble score for "nonesuch" is 13 points.
Using “nonesuch” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nonesuch" (no · ne · such) 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, “nonesuch” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “nonesuch”
The letters in “nonesuch” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unchosen.