How many syllables in “nephrites”?
syllables in "nephrites"
Word details
Syllables
3
nep · hri · tes
Letters
9
n · e · p · h · r · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “nephrites”
The word “nephrites” contains 3 syllables, divided as nep · hri · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nephrites" have?
"nephrites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nephrites" into syllables?
"nephrites" is divided into syllables as: nep · hri · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "nephrites"?
The Scrabble score for "nephrites" is 14 points.
Using “nephrites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nephrites" (nep · hri · tes) 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, “nephrites” is worth 14 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 “nephrites”
The letters in “nephrites” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trephines.