How many syllables in “noninstrumental”?
syllables in "noninstrumental"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · nin · stru · men · tal
Letters
15
n · o · n · i · n · s · t · r · u · m · e · n · t · a · l
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “noninstrumental”
The word “noninstrumental” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nin · stru · men · tal. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "noninstrumental" have?
"noninstrumental" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "noninstrumental" into syllables?
"noninstrumental" is divided into syllables as: no · nin · stru · men · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "noninstrumental"?
The Scrabble score for "noninstrumental" is 17 points.
Using “noninstrumental” in writing
"noninstrumental" (no · nin · stru · men · tal) 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, “noninstrumental” 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.