How many syllables in “cured”?
syllable in "cured"
Word details
Syllables
1
cured
Letters
5
c · u · r · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “cured”
The word “cured” contains 1 syllable, divided as cured. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cured" have?
"cured" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cured" into syllables?
"cured" is divided into syllables as: cured.
What is the Scrabble score for "cured"?
The Scrabble score for "cured" is 8 points.
Using “cured” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cured" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cured” is worth 8 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 “cured”
The letters in “cured” can be rearranged to spell one other word: crude.