How many syllables in “culinary”?
syllables in "culinary"
Word details
Syllables
4
cu · li · na · ry
Letters
8
c · u · l · i · n · a · r · y
Scrabble
13
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “culinary”
The word “culinary” contains 4 syllables, divided as cu · li · na · ry. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "culinary" have?
"culinary" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "culinary" into syllables?
"culinary" is divided into syllables as: cu · li · na · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "culinary"?
The Scrabble score for "culinary" is 13 points.
Using “culinary” in writing
Four-syllable words like "culinary" (cu · li · na · ry) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “culinary” 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 “culinary”
The letters in “culinary” can be rearranged to spell one other word: uranylic.