How many syllables in “nuclides”?
syllables in "nuclides"
Word details
Syllables
3
nu · cli · des
Letters
8
n · u · c · l · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “nuclides”
The word “nuclides” contains 3 syllables, divided as nu · cli · des. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nuclides" have?
"nuclides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nuclides" into syllables?
"nuclides" is divided into syllables as: nu · cli · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "nuclides"?
The Scrabble score for "nuclides" is 11 points.
Using “nuclides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nuclides" (nu · cli · des) 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, “nuclides” is worth 11 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 “nuclides”
The letters in “nuclides” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: includes, unsliced.