How many syllables in “nonhysterical”?
syllables in "nonhysterical"
Word details
Syllables
5
non · hy · ste · ri · cal
Letters
13
n · o · n · h · y · s · t · e · r · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
21
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About the word “nonhysterical”
The word “nonhysterical” contains 5 syllables, divided as non · hy · ste · ri · cal. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonhysterical" have?
"nonhysterical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonhysterical" into syllables?
"nonhysterical" is divided into syllables as: non · hy · ste · ri · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonhysterical"?
The Scrabble score for "nonhysterical" is 21 points.
Using “nonhysterical” in writing
"nonhysterical" (non · hy · ste · ri · 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, “nonhysterical” 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.