How many syllables in “nausea”?
syllables in "nausea"
Word details
Syllables
2
nau · sea
Letters
6
n · a · u · s · e · a
Scrabble
6
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About the word “nausea”
The word “nausea” contains 2 syllables, divided as nau · sea. It has 6 letters.
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How many syllables does "nausea" have?
"nausea" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nausea" into syllables?
"nausea" is divided into syllables as: nau · sea.
What is the Scrabble score for "nausea"?
The Scrabble score for "nausea" is 6 points.
Using “nausea” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nausea" (nau · sea) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nausea” 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.