How many syllables in “cussed”?
1
syllable in "cussed"
cussed
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Word details
Syllables
1
cussed
Letters
6
c · u · s · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
u1
s1
s1
e1
d2
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About the word “cussed”
The word “cussed” contains 1 syllable, divided as cussed. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cussed" have?
"cussed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cussed" into syllables?
"cussed" is divided into syllables as: cussed.
What is the Scrabble score for "cussed"?
The Scrabble score for "cussed" is 9 points.
Using “cussed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cussed" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cussed” is worth 9 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.