How many syllables in “noninitiates”?
syllables in "noninitiates"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · ni · ni · tia · tes
Letters
12
n · o · n · i · n · i · t · i · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
12
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About the word “noninitiates”
The word “noninitiates” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · ni · ni · tia · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "noninitiates" have?
"noninitiates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "noninitiates" into syllables?
"noninitiates" is divided into syllables as: no · ni · ni · tia · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "noninitiates"?
The Scrabble score for "noninitiates" is 12 points.
Using “noninitiates” in writing
"noninitiates" (no · ni · ni · tia · tes) 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, “noninitiates” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.