How many syllables in “scuttle”?
syllables in "scuttle"
Word details
Syllables
3
scu · ttl · e
Letters
7
s · c · u · t · t · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “scuttle”
The word “scuttle” contains 3 syllables, divided as scu · ttl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scuttle" have?
"scuttle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "scuttle" into syllables?
"scuttle" is divided into syllables as: scu · ttl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "scuttle"?
The Scrabble score for "scuttle" is 9 points.
Using “scuttle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "scuttle" (scu · ttl · e) 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, “scuttle” 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.
Anagrams of “scuttle”
The letters in “scuttle” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cutlets, cuttles.