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How many syllables in “nonmunicipal”?

5

syllables in "nonmunicipal"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · mu · ni · ci · pal

Letters

12

n · o · n · m · u · n · i · c · i · p · a · l

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
m3
u1
n1
i1
c3
i1
p3
a1
l1

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About the word “nonmunicipal

The word nonmunicipal contains 5 syllables, divided as non · mu · ni · ci · pal. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "nonmunicipal" have?

"nonmunicipal" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonmunicipal" into syllables?

"nonmunicipal" is divided into syllables as: non · mu · ni · ci · pal.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonmunicipal"?

The Scrabble score for "nonmunicipal" is 18 points.

Using “nonmunicipal” in writing

"nonmunicipal" (non · mu · ni · ci · pal) 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, nonmunicipal 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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