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