How many syllables in “darkest”?
syllables in "darkest"
Word details
Syllables
2
dar · kest
Letters
7
d · a · r · k · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “darkest”
The word “darkest” contains 2 syllables, divided as dar · kest. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "darkest" have?
"darkest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "darkest" into syllables?
"darkest" is divided into syllables as: dar · kest.
What is the Scrabble score for "darkest"?
The Scrabble score for "darkest" is 12 points.
Using “darkest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "darkest" (dar · kest) 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, “darkest” 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 “darkest”
The letters in “darkest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: straked.