How many syllables in “courtesied”?
syllables in "courtesied"
Word details
Syllables
3
cour · te · sied
Letters
10
c · o · u · r · t · e · s · i · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “courtesied”
The word “courtesied” contains 3 syllables, divided as cour · te · sied. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "courtesied" have?
"courtesied" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "courtesied" into syllables?
"courtesied" is divided into syllables as: cour · te · sied.
What is the Scrabble score for "courtesied"?
The Scrabble score for "courtesied" is 13 points.
Using “courtesied” in writing
Three-syllable words like "courtesied" (cour · te · sied) 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, “courtesied” is worth 13 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.