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How many syllables in “nonreciprocal”?

5

syllables in "nonreciprocal"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · re · ci · pro · cal

Letters

13

n · o · n · r · e · c · i · p · r · o · c · a · l

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
r1
e1
c3
i1
p3
r1
o1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “nonreciprocal

The word nonreciprocal contains 5 syllables, divided as non · re · ci · pro · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonreciprocal" have?

"nonreciprocal" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonreciprocal" into syllables?

"nonreciprocal" is divided into syllables as: non · re · ci · pro · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonreciprocal"?

The Scrabble score for "nonreciprocal" is 19 points.

Using “nonreciprocal” in writing

"nonreciprocal" (non · re · ci · pro · cal) 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, nonreciprocal is worth 19 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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