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How many syllables in “nongonococcal”?

5

syllables in "nongonococcal"

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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

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
g2
o1
n1
o1
c3
o1
c3
c3
a1
l1

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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.

FAQ

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.

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