How many syllables in “nectaries”?
syllables in "nectaries"
Word details
Syllables
3
nec · ta · ries
Letters
9
n · e · c · t · a · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “nectaries”
The word “nectaries” contains 3 syllables, divided as nec · ta · ries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nectaries" have?
"nectaries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nectaries" into syllables?
"nectaries" is divided into syllables as: nec · ta · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "nectaries"?
The Scrabble score for "nectaries" is 11 points.
Using “nectaries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nectaries" (nec · ta · ries) 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, “nectaries” is worth 11 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 “nectaries”
The letters in “nectaries” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: centiares, cisternae, creatines, iterances.