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