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How many syllables in “nonhysterical”?

5

syllables in "nonhysterical"

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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

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
h4
y4
s1
t1
e1
r1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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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.

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