How many syllables in “nontaxable”?
syllables in "nontaxable"
Word details
Syllables
5
no · nt · ax · ab · le
Letters
10
n · o · n · t · a · x · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
19
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About the word “nontaxable”
The word “nontaxable” contains 5 syllables, divided as no · nt · ax · ab · le. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "nontaxable" have?
"nontaxable" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nontaxable" into syllables?
"nontaxable" is divided into syllables as: no · nt · ax · ab · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "nontaxable"?
The Scrabble score for "nontaxable" is 19 points.
Using “nontaxable” in writing
"nontaxable" (no · nt · ax · ab · le) 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, “nontaxable” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.