How many syllables in “nighties”?
syllables in "nighties"
Word details
Syllables
2
nig · hties
Letters
8
n · i · g · h · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “nighties”
The word “nighties” contains 2 syllables, divided as nig · hties. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nighties" have?
"nighties" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nighties" into syllables?
"nighties" is divided into syllables as: nig · hties.
What is the Scrabble score for "nighties"?
The Scrabble score for "nighties" is 12 points.
Using “nighties” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nighties" (nig · hties) 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, “nighties” is worth 12 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 “nighties”
The letters in “nighties” can be rearranged to spell one other word: heisting.