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How many syllables in “nonmonogamous”?

5

syllables in "nonmonogamous"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · mo · no · ga · mous

Letters

13

n · o · n · m · o · n · o · g · a · m · o · u · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
m3
o1
n1
o1
g2
a1
m3
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “nonmonogamous

The word nonmonogamous contains 5 syllables, divided as non · mo · no · ga · mous. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonmonogamous" have?

"nonmonogamous" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonmonogamous" into syllables?

"nonmonogamous" is divided into syllables as: non · mo · no · ga · mous.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonmonogamous"?

The Scrabble score for "nonmonogamous" is 18 points.

Using “nonmonogamous” in writing

"nonmonogamous" (non · mo · no · ga · mous) 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, nonmonogamous 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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