How many syllables in “curtsies”?
syllables in "curtsies"
Word details
Syllables
2
cur · tsies
Letters
8
c · u · r · t · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “curtsies”
The word “curtsies” contains 2 syllables, divided as cur · tsies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "curtsies" have?
"curtsies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "curtsies" into syllables?
"curtsies" is divided into syllables as: cur · tsies.
What is the Scrabble score for "curtsies"?
The Scrabble score for "curtsies" is 10 points.
Using “curtsies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "curtsies" (cur · tsies) 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, “curtsies” is worth 10 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 “curtsies”
The letters in “curtsies” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: citruses, rictuses.