How many syllables in “nursed”?
syllable in "nursed"
Word details
Syllables
1
nursed
Letters
6
n · u · r · s · e · d
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “nursed”
The word “nursed” contains 1 syllable, divided as nursed. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nursed" have?
"nursed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nursed" into syllables?
"nursed" is divided into syllables as: nursed.
What is the Scrabble score for "nursed"?
The Scrabble score for "nursed" is 7 points.
Using “nursed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nursed" 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, “nursed” is worth 7 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 “nursed”
The letters in “nursed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sunder.