How many syllables in “nebula”?
syllables in "nebula"
Word details
Syllables
3
ne · bu · la
Letters
6
n · e · b · u · l · a
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “nebula”
The word “nebula” contains 3 syllables, divided as ne · bu · la. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nebula" have?
"nebula" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nebula" into syllables?
"nebula" is divided into syllables as: ne · bu · la.
What is the Scrabble score for "nebula"?
The Scrabble score for "nebula" is 8 points.
Using “nebula” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nebula" (ne · bu · la) 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, “nebula” is worth 8 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 “nebula”
The letters in “nebula” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unable.