How many syllables in “curtesy”?
syllables in "curtesy"
Word details
Syllables
3
cur · te · sy
Letters
7
c · u · r · t · e · s · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “curtesy”
The word “curtesy” contains 3 syllables, divided as cur · te · sy. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtesy" have?
"curtesy" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "curtesy" into syllables?
"curtesy" is divided into syllables as: cur · te · sy.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtesy"?
The Scrabble score for "curtesy" is 12 points.
Using “curtesy” in writing
Three-syllable words like "curtesy" (cur · te · sy) 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, “curtesy” is worth 12 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 “curtesy”
The letters in “curtesy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: curtsey.