How many syllables in “nonsentence”?
syllables in "nonsentence"
Word details
Syllables
3
nons · ente · nce
Letters
11
n · o · n · s · e · n · t · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
13
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About the word “nonsentence”
The word “nonsentence” contains 3 syllables, divided as nons · ente · nce. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "nonsentence" have?
"nonsentence" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nonsentence" into syllables?
"nonsentence" is divided into syllables as: nons · ente · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "nonsentence"?
The Scrabble score for "nonsentence" is 13 points.
Using “nonsentence” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nonsentence" (nons · ente · nce) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nonsentence” is worth 13 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.