How many syllables in “curtails”?
syllables in "curtails"
Word details
Syllables
2
cur · tails
Letters
8
c · u · r · t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “curtails”
The word “curtails” contains 2 syllables, divided as cur · tails. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtails" have?
"curtails" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "curtails" into syllables?
"curtails" is divided into syllables as: cur · tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtails"?
The Scrabble score for "curtails" is 10 points.
Using “curtails” in writing
Two-syllable words like "curtails" (cur · tails) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “curtails” is worth 10 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 “curtails”
The letters in “curtails” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rustical.