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How many syllables in “nonimitative”?

5

syllables in "nonimitative"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · imi · tat · ive

Letters

12

n · o · n · i · m · i · t · a · t · i · v · e

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
i1
m3
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1

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About the word “nonimitative

The word nonimitative contains 5 syllables, divided as non · imi · tat · ive. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonimitative" have?

"nonimitative" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonimitative" into syllables?

"nonimitative" is divided into syllables as: non · imi · tat · ive.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonimitative"?

The Scrabble score for "nonimitative" is 17 points.

Using “nonimitative” in writing

"nonimitative" (non · imi · tat · ive) 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, nonimitative is worth 17 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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