How many syllables in “crustily”?
syllables in "crustily"
Word details
Syllables
3
cru · sti · ly
Letters
8
c · r · u · s · t · i · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “crustily”
The word “crustily” contains 3 syllables, divided as cru · sti · ly. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crustily" have?
"crustily" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "crustily" into syllables?
"crustily" is divided into syllables as: cru · sti · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "crustily"?
The Scrabble score for "crustily" is 13 points.
Using “crustily” in writing
Three-syllable words like "crustily" (cru · sti · ly) 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, “crustily” 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.
Anagrams of “crustily”
The letters in “crustily” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rusticly.