How many syllables in “nontarget”?
syllables in "nontarget"
Word details
Syllables
3
non · tar · get
Letters
9
n · o · n · t · a · r · g · e · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “nontarget”
The word “nontarget” contains 3 syllables, divided as non · tar · get. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nontarget" have?
"nontarget" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nontarget" into syllables?
"nontarget" is divided into syllables as: non · tar · get.
What is the Scrabble score for "nontarget"?
The Scrabble score for "nontarget" is 10 points.
Using “nontarget” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nontarget" (non · tar · get) 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, “nontarget” is worth 10 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.