How many syllables in “clinker”?
syllables in "clinker"
Word details
Syllables
2
clin · ker
Letters
7
c · l · i · n · k · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “clinker”
The word “clinker” contains 2 syllables, divided as clin · ker. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clinker" have?
"clinker" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "clinker" into syllables?
"clinker" is divided into syllables as: clin · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "clinker"?
The Scrabble score for "clinker" is 13 points.
Using “clinker” in writing
Two-syllable words like "clinker" (clin · ker) 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, “clinker” 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 “clinker”
The letters in “clinker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: crinkle.