Nonsyllabic
Yes, nonsyllabic is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
What does nonsyllabic mean?
adjective
- not forming a syllable or the nucleus of a syllable; consisting of a consonant sound accompanied in the same syllable by a vowel sound or consisting of a vowel sound dominated by other vowel sounds in a syllable (as the second vowel in a falling diphthong)
the nonsyllabic `n' in `botany' when it is pronounced `botny'
- (of speech sounds) not forming or capable of forming the nucleus of a syllable
initial 'l' in 'little' is nonsyllabic
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 8 |
| Scrabble points | 18 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of nonsyllabic
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NONSYLLABIC.
Words you can make from nonsyllabic
Frequently asked questions
Is nonsyllabic a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Nonsyllabic is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is nonsyllabic worth in Scrabble?
Nonsyllabic is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does nonsyllabic mean?
Nonsyllabic means: not forming a syllable or the nucleus of a syllable; consisting of a consonant sound accompanied in the same syllable by a vowel sound or consisting of a vowel sound dominated by other vowel sounds in a syllable (as the second vowel in a falling diphthong).