How many syllables in “nus”?
syllable in "nus"
Word details
Syllables
1
nus
Letters
3
n · u · s
Scrabble
3
points
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About the word “nus”
The word “nus” contains 1 syllable, divided as nus. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nus" have?
"nus" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nus" into syllables?
"nus" is divided into syllables as: nus.
What is the Scrabble score for "nus"?
The Scrabble score for "nus" is 3 points.
Using “nus” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nus" 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, “nus” is worth 3 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 “nus”
The letters in “nus” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: sun, uns.