How many syllables in “hurdle”?
syllables in "hurdle"
Word details
Syllables
3
hu · rd · le
Letters
6
h · u · r · d · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hurdle”
The word “hurdle” contains 3 syllables, divided as hu · rd · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hurdle" have?
"hurdle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hurdle" into syllables?
"hurdle" is divided into syllables as: hu · rd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "hurdle"?
The Scrabble score for "hurdle" is 10 points.
Using “hurdle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hurdle" (hu · rd · le) 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, “hurdle” 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 “hurdle”
The letters in “hurdle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hurled.