How many syllables in “nimble”?
syllables in "nimble"
Word details
Syllables
3
ni · mb · le
Letters
6
n · i · m · b · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “nimble”
The word “nimble” contains 3 syllables, divided as ni · mb · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nimble" have?
"nimble" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nimble" into syllables?
"nimble" is divided into syllables as: ni · mb · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "nimble"?
The Scrabble score for "nimble" is 10 points.
Using “nimble” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nimble" (ni · mb · le) 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, “nimble” 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 “nimble”
The letters in “nimble” can be rearranged to spell one other word: milneb.