How many syllables in “nitre”?
syllable in "nitre"
Word details
Syllables
1
nitre
Letters
5
n · i · t · r · e
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “nitre”
The word “nitre” contains 1 syllable, divided as nitre. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nitre" have?
"nitre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nitre" into syllables?
"nitre" is divided into syllables as: nitre.
What is the Scrabble score for "nitre"?
The Scrabble score for "nitre" is 5 points.
Using “nitre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nitre" 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, “nitre” is worth 5 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.
Anagrams of “nitre”
The letters in “nitre” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: inert, inter, niter, trine.