How many syllables in “nethermost”?
syllables in "nethermost"
Word details
Syllables
3
net · her · most
Letters
10
n · e · t · h · e · r · m · o · s · t
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “nethermost”
The word “nethermost” contains 3 syllables, divided as net · her · most. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nethermost" have?
"nethermost" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nethermost" into syllables?
"nethermost" is divided into syllables as: net · her · most.
What is the Scrabble score for "nethermost"?
The Scrabble score for "nethermost" is 15 points.
Using “nethermost” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nethermost" (net · her · most) 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, “nethermost” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “nethermost”
The letters in “nethermost” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stenotherm.