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How many syllables in “nonhomologous”?

5

syllables in "nonhomologous"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · ho · mo · lo · gous

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
h4
o1
m3
o1
l1
o1
g2
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “nonhomologous

The word nonhomologous contains 5 syllables, divided as non · ho · mo · lo · gous. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonhomologous" have?

"nonhomologous" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonhomologous" into syllables?

"nonhomologous" is divided into syllables as: non · ho · mo · lo · gous.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonhomologous"?

The Scrabble score for "nonhomologous" is 19 points.

Using “nonhomologous” in writing

"nonhomologous" (non · ho · mo · lo · gous) 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, nonhomologous is worth 19 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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