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How many syllables in “nephrons”?

2

syllables in "nephrons"

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Word details

Syllables

2

nep · hrons

Letters

8

n · e · p · h · r · o · n · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
e1
p3
h4
r1
o1
n1
s1

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About the word “nephrons

The word nephrons contains 2 syllables, divided as nep · hrons. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nephrons" have?

"nephrons" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "nephrons" into syllables?

"nephrons" is divided into syllables as: nep · hrons.

What is the Scrabble score for "nephrons"?

The Scrabble score for "nephrons" is 13 points.

Using “nephrons” in writing

Two-syllable words like "nephrons" (nep · hrons) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, nephrons is worth 13 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.

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