How many syllables in “curtailing”?
syllables in "curtailing"
Word details
Syllables
3
cur · tai · ling
Letters
10
c · u · r · t · a · i · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “curtailing”
The word “curtailing” contains 3 syllables, divided as cur · tai · ling. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtailing" have?
"curtailing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "curtailing" into syllables?
"curtailing" is divided into syllables as: cur · tai · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtailing"?
The Scrabble score for "curtailing" is 13 points.
Using “curtailing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "curtailing" (cur · tai · ling) 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, “curtailing” 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 “curtailing”
The letters in “curtailing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: granulitic.