How many syllables in “nah”?
1
syllable in "nah"
nah
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Word details
Syllables
1
nah
Letters
3
n · a · h
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
n1
a1
h4
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About the word “nah”
The word “nah” contains 1 syllable, divided as nah. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nah" have?
"nah" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nah" into syllables?
"nah" is divided into syllables as: nah.
What is the Scrabble score for "nah"?
The Scrabble score for "nah" is 6 points.
Using “nah” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nah" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nah” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.