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How many syllables in “nonmalleable”?

5

syllables in "nonmalleable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · mal · lea · ble

Letters

12

n · o · n · m · a · l · l · e · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
m3
a1
l1
l1
e1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “nonmalleable

The word nonmalleable contains 5 syllables, divided as non · mal · lea · ble. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonmalleable" have?

"nonmalleable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonmalleable" into syllables?

"nonmalleable" is divided into syllables as: non · mal · lea · ble.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonmalleable"?

The Scrabble score for "nonmalleable" is 16 points.

Using “nonmalleable” in writing

"nonmalleable" (non · mal · lea · ble) 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, nonmalleable is worth 16 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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