How many syllables in “nonproprietaries”?
syllables in "nonproprietaries"
Word details
Syllables
5
non · pro · prie · ta · ries
Letters
16
n · o · n · p · r · o · p · r · i · e · t · a · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “nonproprietaries”
The word “nonproprietaries” contains 5 syllables, divided as non · pro · prie · ta · ries. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonproprietaries" have?
"nonproprietaries" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonproprietaries" into syllables?
"nonproprietaries" is divided into syllables as: non · pro · prie · ta · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonproprietaries"?
The Scrabble score for "nonproprietaries" is 20 points.
Using “nonproprietaries” in writing
"nonproprietaries" (non · pro · prie · ta · ries) 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, “nonproprietaries” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.