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How many syllables in “nonresidences”?

5

syllables in "nonresidences"

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Word details

Syllables

5

non · re · si · den · ces

Letters

13

n · o · n · r · e · s · i · d · e · n · c · e · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
r1
e1
s1
i1
d2
e1
n1
c3
e1
s1

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About the word “nonresidences

The word nonresidences contains 5 syllables, divided as non · re · si · den · ces. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonresidences" have?

"nonresidences" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonresidences" into syllables?

"nonresidences" is divided into syllables as: non · re · si · den · ces.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonresidences"?

The Scrabble score for "nonresidences" is 16 points.

Using “nonresidences” in writing

"nonresidences" (non · re · si · den · ces) 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, nonresidences is worth 16 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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