How many syllables in “curdiest”?
syllables in "curdiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
cur · diest
Letters
8
c · u · r · d · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “curdiest”
The word “curdiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as cur · diest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curdiest" have?
"curdiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "curdiest" into syllables?
"curdiest" is divided into syllables as: cur · diest.
What is the Scrabble score for "curdiest"?
The Scrabble score for "curdiest" is 11 points.
Using “curdiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "curdiest" (cur · diest) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “curdiest” is worth 11 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 “curdiest”
The letters in “curdiest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: crudites, curtsied.