How many syllables in “cursed”?
syllable in "cursed"
Word details
Syllables
1
cursed
Letters
6
c · u · r · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cursed”
The word “cursed” contains 1 syllable, divided as cursed. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cursed" have?
"cursed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cursed" into syllables?
"cursed" is divided into syllables as: cursed.
What is the Scrabble score for "cursed"?
The Scrabble score for "cursed" is 9 points.
Using “cursed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cursed" 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, “cursed” 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 “cursed”
The letters in “cursed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: crudes.