How many syllables in “curses”?
syllable in "curses"
Word details
Syllables
1
curses
Letters
6
c · u · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “curses”
The word “curses” contains 1 syllable, divided as curses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curses" have?
"curses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "curses" into syllables?
"curses" is divided into syllables as: curses.
What is the Scrabble score for "curses"?
The Scrabble score for "curses" is 8 points.
Using “curses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "curses" 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, “curses” 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 “curses”
The letters in “curses” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cruses, cusser, sucres.