How many syllables in “noninflectional”?
syllables in "noninflectional"
Word details
Syllables
5
noni · nfle · ctio · nal
Letters
15
n · o · n · i · n · f · l · e · c · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “noninflectional”
The word “noninflectional” contains 5 syllables, divided as noni · nfle · ctio · nal. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "noninflectional" have?
"noninflectional" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "noninflectional" into syllables?
"noninflectional" is divided into syllables as: noni · nfle · ctio · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "noninflectional"?
The Scrabble score for "noninflectional" is 20 points.
Using “noninflectional” in writing
"noninflectional" (noni · nfle · ctio · nal) 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, “noninflectional” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.