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How many syllables in “nonhomogeneous”?

5

syllables in "nonhomogeneous"

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Word details

Syllables

5

nonh · omog · eneo · us

Letters

14

n · o · n · h · o · m · o · g · e · n · e · o · u · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
h4
o1
m3
o1
g2
e1
n1
e1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “nonhomogeneous

The word nonhomogeneous contains 5 syllables, divided as nonh · omog · eneo · us. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonhomogeneous" have?

"nonhomogeneous" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonhomogeneous" into syllables?

"nonhomogeneous" is divided into syllables as: nonh · omog · eneo · us.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonhomogeneous"?

The Scrabble score for "nonhomogeneous" is 20 points.

Using “nonhomogeneous” in writing

"nonhomogeneous" (nonh · omog · eneo · us) 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, nonhomogeneous 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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