How many syllables in “eked”?
syllable in "eked"
Word details
Syllables
1
eked
Letters
4
e · k · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “eked”
The word “eked” contains 1 syllable, divided as eked. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eked" have?
"eked" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "eked" into syllables?
"eked" is divided into syllables as: eked.
What is the Scrabble score for "eked"?
The Scrabble score for "eked" is 9 points.
Using “eked” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "eked" 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, “eked” 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.
Anagrams of “eked”
The letters in “eked” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deke.