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NONSYLLABIC

(adj.)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Nonsyllabic.

Nonsyllabic - as an 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)

Example: "The nonsyllabic `n' in `botany' when it is pronounced `botny'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unsyllabic
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
syllabic15

(of speech sounds) not forming or capable of forming the nucleus of a syllable

Example: "Initial `l' in `little' is nonsyllabic"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
syllabic15

Example Sentences

"The word "rhythm" has a nonsyllabic final letter."
"Certain consonant combinations can create nonsyllabic sounds."
"The letter 'n' in the word 'hymn' is nonsyllabic."
"In some languages, there are nonsyllabic vowels."
"Diphthongs can consist of a syllabic and a nonsyllabic element."
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Word Game Points

Is NONSYLLABIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nonsyllabic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NONSYLLABIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is NONSYLLABIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nonsyllabic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NONSYLLABIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is NONSYLLABIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nonsyllabic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NONSYLLABIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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