How many syllables in “curtals”?
syllables in "curtals"
Word details
Syllables
2
cur · tals
Letters
7
c · u · r · t · a · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “curtals”
The word “curtals” contains 2 syllables, divided as cur · tals. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtals" have?
"curtals" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "curtals" into syllables?
"curtals" is divided into syllables as: cur · tals.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtals"?
The Scrabble score for "curtals" is 9 points.
Using “curtals” in writing
Two-syllable words like "curtals" (cur · tals) 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, “curtals” 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 “curtals”
The letters in “curtals” can be rearranged to spell one other word: crustal.