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How many syllables in “nargileh”?

3

syllables in "nargileh"

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Word details

Syllables

3

nar · gi · leh

Letters

8

n · a · r · g · i · l · e · h

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
a1
r1
g2
i1
l1
e1
h4

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About the word “nargileh

The word nargileh contains 3 syllables, divided as nar · gi · leh. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nargileh" have?

"nargileh" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "nargileh" into syllables?

"nargileh" is divided into syllables as: nar · gi · leh.

What is the Scrabble score for "nargileh"?

The Scrabble score for "nargileh" is 12 points.

Using “nargileh” in writing

Three-syllable words like "nargileh" (nar · gi · leh) 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, nargileh 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 “nargileh

The letters in nargileh can be rearranged to spell one other word: narghile.

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