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How many syllables in “neume”?

1

syllable in "neume"

neume
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Word details

Syllables

1

neume

Letters

5

n · e · u · m · e

Scrabble

7

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
e1
u1
m3
e1

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About the word “neume

The word neume contains 1 syllable, divided as neume. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "neume" have?

"neume" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "neume" into syllables?

"neume" is divided into syllables as: neume.

What is the Scrabble score for "neume"?

The Scrabble score for "neume" is 7 points.

Using “neume” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "neume" 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, neume is worth 7 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.

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