How many syllables in “modernest”?
syllables in "modernest"
Word details
Syllables
3
mo · der · nest
Letters
9
m · o · d · e · r · n · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “modernest”
The word “modernest” contains 3 syllables, divided as mo · der · nest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "modernest" have?
"modernest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "modernest" into syllables?
"modernest" is divided into syllables as: mo · der · nest.
What is the Scrabble score for "modernest"?
The Scrabble score for "modernest" is 12 points.
Using “modernest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "modernest" (mo · der · nest) 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, “modernest” is worth 12 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.
Anagrams of “modernest”
The letters in “modernest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: entoderms.