How many syllables in “acutes”?
syllables in "acutes"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · cu · tes
Letters
6
a · c · u · t · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “acutes”
The word “acutes” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · cu · tes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acutes" have?
"acutes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "acutes" into syllables?
"acutes" is divided into syllables as: a · cu · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "acutes"?
The Scrabble score for "acutes" is 8 points.
Using “acutes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "acutes" (a · cu · tes) 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, “acutes” is worth 8 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 “acutes”
The letters in “acutes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cuesta.