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