How many syllables in “nesses”?
syllable in "nesses"
Word details
Syllables
1
nesses
Letters
6
n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “nesses”
The word “nesses” contains 1 syllable, divided as nesses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nesses" have?
"nesses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nesses" into syllables?
"nesses" is divided into syllables as: nesses.
What is the Scrabble score for "nesses"?
The Scrabble score for "nesses" is 6 points.
Using “nesses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nesses" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nesses” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “nesses”
The letters in “nesses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: senses.