How many syllables in “nonintoxicant”?
syllables in "nonintoxicant"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · nin · to · xi · cant
Letters
13
n · o · n · i · n · t · o · x · i · c · a · n · t
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “nonintoxicant”
The word “nonintoxicant” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nin · to · xi · cant. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nonintoxicant" have?
"nonintoxicant" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonintoxicant" into syllables?
"nonintoxicant" is divided into syllables as: no · nin · to · xi · cant.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonintoxicant"?
The Scrabble score for "nonintoxicant" is 22 points.
Using “nonintoxicant” in writing
"nonintoxicant" (no · nin · to · xi · cant) 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, “nonintoxicant” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.