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How many syllables in “nerviness”?

3

syllables in "nerviness"

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Word details

Syllables

3

ner · vi · ness

Letters

9

n · e · r · v · i · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
e1
r1
v4
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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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.

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