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How many syllables in “nonmigratory”?

5

syllables in "nonmigratory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · mi · gra · to · ry

Letters

12

n · o · n · m · i · g · r · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
m3
i1
g2
r1
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “nonmigratory

The word nonmigratory contains 5 syllables, divided as non · mi · gra · to · ry. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "nonmigratory" have?

"nonmigratory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonmigratory" into syllables?

"nonmigratory" is divided into syllables as: non · mi · gra · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonmigratory"?

The Scrabble score for "nonmigratory" is 18 points.

Using “nonmigratory” in writing

"nonmigratory" (non · mi · gra · to · ry) 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, nonmigratory 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.

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