How many syllables in “nonstationary”?
syllables in "nonstationary"
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
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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.