How many syllables in “nargileh”?
syllables in "nargileh"
Word details
Syllables
3
nar · gi · leh
Letters
8
n · a · r · g · i · l · e · h
Scrabble
12
points
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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.