How many syllables in “nonsecretories”?
syllables in "nonsecretories"
Word details
Syllables
5
non · se · cre · to · ries
Letters
14
n · o · n · s · e · c · r · e · t · o · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “nonsecretories”
The word “nonsecretories” contains 5 syllables, divided as non · se · cre · to · ries. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonsecretories" have?
"nonsecretories" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nonsecretories" into syllables?
"nonsecretories" is divided into syllables as: non · se · cre · to · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonsecretories"?
The Scrabble score for "nonsecretories" is 16 points.
Using “nonsecretories” in writing
"nonsecretories" (non · se · cre · to · 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, “nonsecretories” 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.