How many syllables in “curtesies”?
syllables in "curtesies"
Word details
Syllables
3
cur · te · sies
Letters
9
c · u · r · t · e · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “curtesies”
The word “curtesies” contains 3 syllables, divided as cur · te · sies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtesies" have?
"curtesies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "curtesies" into syllables?
"curtesies" is divided into syllables as: cur · te · sies.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtesies"?
The Scrabble score for "curtesies" is 11 points.
Using “curtesies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "curtesies" (cur · te · sies) 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, “curtesies” is worth 11 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 “curtesies”
The letters in “curtesies” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cerusites, cerussite, icteruses.