How many syllables in “nervation”?
syllables in "nervation"
Word details
Syllables
3
nerva · tion
Letters
9
n · e · r · v · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “nervation”
The word “nervation” contains 3 syllables, divided as nerva · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nervation" have?
"nervation" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nervation" into syllables?
"nervation" is divided into syllables as: nerva · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "nervation"?
The Scrabble score for "nervation" is 12 points.
Using “nervation” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nervation" (nerva · tion) 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, “nervation” is worth 12 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 “nervation”
The letters in “nervation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: vernation.