How many syllables in “nostalgia”?
syllables in "nostalgia"
Word details
Syllables
3
no · stal · gia
Letters
9
n · o · s · t · a · l · g · i · a
Scrabble
10
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About the word “nostalgia”
The word “nostalgia” contains 3 syllables, divided as no · stal · gia. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nostalgia" have?
"nostalgia" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nostalgia" into syllables?
"nostalgia" is divided into syllables as: no · stal · gia.
What is the Scrabble score for "nostalgia"?
The Scrabble score for "nostalgia" is 10 points.
Using “nostalgia” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nostalgia" (no · stal · gia) 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, “nostalgia” 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 “nostalgia”
The letters in “nostalgia” can be rearranged to spell one other word: analogist.