How many syllables in “nonindigenous”?
syllables in "nonindigenous"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · nin · di · ge · nous
Letters
13
n · o · n · i · n · d · i · g · e · n · o · u · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “nonindigenous”
The word “nonindigenous” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nin · di · ge · nous. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonindigenous" have?
"nonindigenous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonindigenous" into syllables?
"nonindigenous" is divided into syllables as: no · nin · di · ge · nous.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonindigenous"?
The Scrabble score for "nonindigenous" is 15 points.
Using “nonindigenous” in writing
"nonindigenous" (no · nin · di · ge · nous) 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, “nonindigenous” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.