How many syllables in “spikenard”?
syllables in "spikenard"
Word details
Syllables
3
spi · ke · nard
Letters
9
s · p · i · k · e · n · a · r · d
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “spikenard”
The word “spikenard” contains 3 syllables, divided as spi · ke · nard. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spikenard" have?
"spikenard" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "spikenard" into syllables?
"spikenard" is divided into syllables as: spi · ke · nard.
What is the Scrabble score for "spikenard"?
The Scrabble score for "spikenard" is 16 points.
Using “spikenard” in writing
Three-syllable words like "spikenard" (spi · ke · nard) 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, “spikenard” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “spikenard”
The letters in “spikenard” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kidnapers.