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How many syllables in “nonstationary”?

5

syllables in "nonstationary"

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Word details

Syllables

5

nons · tati · onar · y

Letters

13

n · o · n · s · t · a · t · i · o · n · a · r · y

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
o1
n1
s1
t1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
a1
r1
y4

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About the word “nonstationary

The word nonstationary contains 5 syllables, divided as nons · tati · onar · y. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nonstationary" have?

"nonstationary" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "nonstationary" into syllables?

"nonstationary" is divided into syllables as: nons · tati · onar · y.

What is the Scrabble score for "nonstationary"?

The Scrabble score for "nonstationary" is 16 points.

Using “nonstationary” in writing

"nonstationary" (nons · tati · onar · y) 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, nonstationary 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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