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How many syllables in “nonhomosexual”?

5

syllables in "nonhomosexual"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · ho · mo · se · xual

Letters

13

n · o · n · h · o · m · o · s · e · x · u · a · l

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
h4
o1
m3
o1
s1
e1
x8
u1
a1
l1

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About the word “nonhomosexual

The word nonhomosexual contains 5 syllables, divided as non · ho · mo · se · xual. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonhomosexual" have?

"nonhomosexual" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonhomosexual" into syllables?

"nonhomosexual" is divided into syllables as: non · ho · mo · se · xual.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonhomosexual"?

The Scrabble score for "nonhomosexual" is 25 points.

Using “nonhomosexual” in writing

"nonhomosexual" (non · ho · mo · se · xual) 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, nonhomosexual is worth 25 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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