How many syllables in “curdle”?
syllables in "curdle"
Word details
Syllables
3
cu · rd · le
Letters
6
c · u · r · d · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “curdle”
The word “curdle” contains 3 syllables, divided as cu · rd · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curdle" have?
"curdle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "curdle" into syllables?
"curdle" is divided into syllables as: cu · rd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "curdle"?
The Scrabble score for "curdle" is 9 points.
Using “curdle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "curdle" (cu · rd · le) 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, “curdle” is worth 9 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 “curdle”
The letters in “curdle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: curled.