How many syllables in “nowhere”?
syllables in "nowhere"
Word details
Syllables
2
nowh · ere
Letters
7
n · o · w · h · e · r · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “nowhere”
The word “nowhere” contains 2 syllables, divided as nowh · ere. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nowhere" have?
"nowhere" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nowhere" into syllables?
"nowhere" is divided into syllables as: nowh · ere.
What is the Scrabble score for "nowhere"?
The Scrabble score for "nowhere" is 13 points.
Using “nowhere” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nowhere" (nowh · ere) 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, “nowhere” is worth 13 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 “nowhere”
The letters in “nowhere” can be rearranged to spell one other word: whereon.