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How many syllables in “nonpolitician”?

5

syllables in "nonpolitician"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · po · li · ti · cian

Letters

13

n · o · n · p · o · l · i · t · i · c · i · a · n

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
p3
o1
l1
i1
t1
i1
c3
i1
a1
n1

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About the word “nonpolitician

The word nonpolitician contains 5 syllables, divided as non · po · li · ti · cian. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonpolitician" have?

"nonpolitician" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonpolitician" into syllables?

"nonpolitician" is divided into syllables as: non · po · li · ti · cian.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonpolitician"?

The Scrabble score for "nonpolitician" is 17 points.

Using “nonpolitician” in writing

"nonpolitician" (non · po · li · ti · cian) 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, nonpolitician is worth 17 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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