How many syllables in “nose”?
syllable in "nose"
Word details
Syllables
1
nose
Letters
4
n · o · s · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “nose”
The word “nose” contains 1 syllable, divided as nose. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nose" have?
"nose" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nose" into syllables?
"nose" is divided into syllables as: nose.
What is the Scrabble score for "nose"?
The Scrabble score for "nose" is 4 points.
Using “nose” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nose" 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, “nose” is worth 4 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 “nose”
The letters in “nose” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: eons, noes, ones, sone.