How many syllables in “curtilage”?
syllables in "curtilage"
Word details
Syllables
3
cur · til · age
Letters
9
c · u · r · t · i · l · a · g · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “curtilage”
The word “curtilage” contains 3 syllables, divided as cur · til · age. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtilage" have?
"curtilage" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "curtilage" into syllables?
"curtilage" is divided into syllables as: cur · til · age.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtilage"?
The Scrabble score for "curtilage" is 12 points.
Using “curtilage” in writing
Three-syllable words like "curtilage" (cur · til · age) 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, “curtilage” 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 “curtilage”
The letters in “curtilage” can be rearranged to spell one other word: graticule.