How many syllables in “duke”?
1
syllable in "duke"
duke
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Word details
Syllables
1
duke
Letters
4
d · u · k · e
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
u1
k5
e1
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About the word “duke”
The word “duke” contains 1 syllable, divided as duke. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "duke" have?
"duke" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "duke" into syllables?
"duke" is divided into syllables as: duke.
What is the Scrabble score for "duke"?
The Scrabble score for "duke" is 9 points.
Using “duke” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "duke" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “duke” 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.