How many syllables in “nursemaid”?
syllables in "nursemaid"
Word details
Syllables
3
nur · se · maid
Letters
9
n · u · r · s · e · m · a · i · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “nursemaid”
The word “nursemaid” contains 3 syllables, divided as nur · se · maid. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nursemaid" have?
"nursemaid" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nursemaid" into syllables?
"nursemaid" is divided into syllables as: nur · se · maid.
What is the Scrabble score for "nursemaid"?
The Scrabble score for "nursemaid" is 12 points.
Using “nursemaid” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nursemaid" (nur · se · maid) 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, “nursemaid” is worth 12 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 “nursemaid”
The letters in “nursemaid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: muraenids.