How many syllables in “hurtful”?
syllables in "hurtful"
Word details
Syllables
2
hur · tful
Letters
7
h · u · r · t · f · u · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hurtful”
The word “hurtful” contains 2 syllables, divided as hur · tful. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hurtful" have?
"hurtful" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hurtful" into syllables?
"hurtful" is divided into syllables as: hur · tful.
What is the Scrabble score for "hurtful"?
The Scrabble score for "hurtful" is 13 points.
Using “hurtful” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hurtful" (hur · tful) 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, “hurtful” is worth 13 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 “hurtful”
The letters in “hurtful” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ruthful.