How many syllables in “nongrammatical”?
syllables in "nongrammatical"
Word details
Syllables
5
non · gram · ma · ti · cal
Letters
14
n · o · n · g · r · a · m · m · a · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “nongrammatical”
The word “nongrammatical” contains 5 syllables, divided as non · gram · ma · ti · cal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nongrammatical" have?
"nongrammatical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nongrammatical" into syllables?
"nongrammatical" is divided into syllables as: non · gram · ma · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "nongrammatical"?
The Scrabble score for "nongrammatical" is 21 points.
Using “nongrammatical” in writing
"nongrammatical" (non · gram · ma · ti · 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, “nongrammatical” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.