How many syllables in “nurd”?
syllable in "nurd"
Word details
Syllables
1
nurd
Letters
4
n · u · r · d
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “nurd”
The word “nurd” contains 1 syllable, divided as nurd. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nurd" have?
"nurd" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nurd" into syllables?
"nurd" is divided into syllables as: nurd.
What is the Scrabble score for "nurd"?
The Scrabble score for "nurd" is 5 points.
Using “nurd” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nurd" 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, “nurd” 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 “nurd”
The letters in “nurd” can be rearranged to spell one other word: durn.