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How many syllables in “nonfigurative”?

5

syllables in "nonfigurative"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · fig · ura · tiv · e

Letters

13

n · o · n · f · i · g · u · r · a · t · i · v · e

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
f4
i1
g2
u1
r1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1

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About the word “nonfigurative

The word nonfigurative contains 5 syllables, divided as non · fig · ura · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonfigurative" have?

"nonfigurative" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonfigurative" into syllables?

"nonfigurative" is divided into syllables as: non · fig · ura · tiv · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonfigurative"?

The Scrabble score for "nonfigurative" is 20 points.

Using “nonfigurative” in writing

"nonfigurative" (non · fig · ura · tiv · e) 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, nonfigurative is worth 20 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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