How many syllables in “nemesis”?
syllables in "nemesis"
Word details
Syllables
3
ne · me · sis
Letters
7
n · e · m · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “nemesis”
The word “nemesis” contains 3 syllables, divided as ne · me · sis. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nemesis" have?
"nemesis" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nemesis" into syllables?
"nemesis" is divided into syllables as: ne · me · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "nemesis"?
The Scrabble score for "nemesis" is 9 points.
Using “nemesis” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nemesis" (ne · me · sis) 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, “nemesis” is worth 9 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 “nemesis”
The letters in “nemesis” can be rearranged to spell one other word: siemens.