How many syllables in “cursives”?
syllables in "cursives"
Word details
Syllables
3
cur · si · ves
Letters
8
c · u · r · s · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cursives”
The word “cursives” contains 3 syllables, divided as cur · si · ves. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cursives" have?
"cursives" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cursives" into syllables?
"cursives" is divided into syllables as: cur · si · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "cursives"?
The Scrabble score for "cursives" is 13 points.
Using “cursives” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cursives" (cur · si · ves) 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, “cursives” is worth 13 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 “cursives”
The letters in “cursives” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scurvies.