How many syllables in “nongonococcal”?
syllables in "nongonococcal"
Word details
Syllables
5
non · go · no · coc · cal
Letters
13
n · o · n · g · o · n · o · c · o · c · c · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “nongonococcal”
The word “nongonococcal” contains 5 syllables, divided as non · go · no · coc · cal. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "nongonococcal" have?
"nongonococcal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nongonococcal" into syllables?
"nongonococcal" is divided into syllables as: non · go · no · coc · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "nongonococcal"?
The Scrabble score for "nongonococcal" is 20 points.
Using “nongonococcal” in writing
"nongonococcal" (non · go · no · coc · 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, “nongonococcal” 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.