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