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How many syllables in “nurses”?

1

syllable in "nurses"

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Word details

Syllables

1

nurses

Letters

6

n · u · r · s · e · s

Scrabble

6

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

n1
u1
r1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “nurses

The word nurses contains 1 syllable, divided as nurses. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nurses" have?

"nurses" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "nurses" into syllables?

"nurses" is divided into syllables as: nurses.

What is the Scrabble score for "nurses"?

The Scrabble score for "nurses" is 6 points.

Using “nurses” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "nurses" 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, nurses is worth 6 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.

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