How many syllables in “nexuses”?
syllables in "nexuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
nexu · ses
Letters
7
n · e · x · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “nexuses”
The word “nexuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as nexu · ses. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nexuses" have?
"nexuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nexuses" into syllables?
"nexuses" is divided into syllables as: nexu · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "nexuses"?
The Scrabble score for "nexuses" is 14 points.
Using “nexuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nexuses" (nexu · ses) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nexuses” is worth 14 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 “nexuses”
The letters in “nexuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unsexes.