How many syllables in “nifties”?
syllables in "nifties"
Word details
Syllables
2
nif · ties
Letters
7
n · i · f · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “nifties”
The word “nifties” contains 2 syllables, divided as nif · ties. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nifties" have?
"nifties" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nifties" into syllables?
"nifties" is divided into syllables as: nif · ties.
What is the Scrabble score for "nifties"?
The Scrabble score for "nifties" is 10 points.
Using “nifties” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nifties" (nif · ties) 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, “nifties” is worth 10 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 “nifties”
The letters in “nifties” can be rearranged to spell one other word: finites.