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How many syllables in “knurly”?

2

syllables in "knurly"

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Word details

Syllables

2

knur · ly

Letters

6

k · n · u · r · l · y

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

k5
n1
u1
r1
l1
y4

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About the word “knurly

The word knurly contains 2 syllables, divided as knur · ly. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "knurly" have?

"knurly" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "knurly" into syllables?

"knurly" is divided into syllables as: knur · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "knurly"?

The Scrabble score for "knurly" is 13 points.

Using “knurly” in writing

Two-syllable words like "knurly" (knur · ly) 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, knurly 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.

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