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