How many syllables in “curtsey”?
syllables in "curtsey"
Word details
Syllables
2
cur · tsey
Letters
7
c · u · r · t · s · e · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “curtsey”
The word “curtsey” contains 2 syllables, divided as cur · tsey. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtsey" have?
"curtsey" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "curtsey" into syllables?
"curtsey" is divided into syllables as: cur · tsey.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtsey"?
The Scrabble score for "curtsey" is 12 points.
Using “curtsey” in writing
Two-syllable words like "curtsey" (cur · tsey) 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, “curtsey” 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 “curtsey”
The letters in “curtsey” can be rearranged to spell one other word: curtesy.