How many syllables in “nonscience”?
syllables in "nonscience"
Word details
Syllables
2
nonsc · ience
Letters
10
n · o · n · s · c · i · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
14
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About the word “nonscience”
The word “nonscience” contains 2 syllables, divided as nonsc · ience. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonscience" have?
"nonscience" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nonscience" into syllables?
"nonscience" is divided into syllables as: nonsc · ience.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonscience"?
The Scrabble score for "nonscience" is 14 points.
Using “nonscience” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nonscience" (nonsc · ience) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nonscience” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “nonscience”
The letters in “nonscience” can be rearranged to spell one other word: innocences.