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How many syllables in “nonintellectual”?

5

syllables in "nonintellectual"

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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

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
i1
n1
t1
e1
l1
l1
e1
c3
t1
u1
a1
l1

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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.

FAQ

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.

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