How many syllables in “nonintersecting”?
syllables in "nonintersecting"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · nin · ter · sec · ting
Letters
15
n · o · n · i · n · t · e · r · s · e · c · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “nonintersecting”
The word “nonintersecting” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nin · ter · sec · ting. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonintersecting" have?
"nonintersecting" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonintersecting" into syllables?
"nonintersecting" is divided into syllables as: no · nin · ter · sec · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonintersecting"?
The Scrabble score for "nonintersecting" is 18 points.
Using “nonintersecting” in writing
"nonintersecting" (no · nin · ter · sec · ting) 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, “nonintersecting” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.