How many syllables in “crakes”?
syllables in "crakes"
Word details
Syllables
2
cra · kes
Letters
6
c · r · a · k · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “crakes”
The word “crakes” contains 2 syllables, divided as cra · kes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crakes" have?
"crakes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "crakes" into syllables?
"crakes" is divided into syllables as: cra · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "crakes"?
The Scrabble score for "crakes" is 12 points.
Using “crakes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "crakes" (cra · 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, “crakes” 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 “crakes”
The letters in “crakes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: creaks, sacker, screak.