How many syllables in “burkes”?
syllables in "burkes"
Word details
Syllables
2
bur · kes
Letters
6
b · u · r · k · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “burkes”
The word “burkes” contains 2 syllables, divided as bur · kes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burkes" have?
"burkes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "burkes" into syllables?
"burkes" is divided into syllables as: bur · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "burkes"?
The Scrabble score for "burkes" is 12 points.
Using “burkes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "burkes" (bur · kes) 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, “burkes” 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 “burkes”
The letters in “burkes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: busker.