How many syllables in “gunk”?
1
syllable in "gunk"
gunk
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Word details
Syllables
1
gunk
Letters
4
g · u · n · k
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
u1
n1
k5
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About the word “gunk”
The word “gunk” contains 1 syllable, divided as gunk. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gunk" have?
"gunk" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "gunk" into syllables?
"gunk" is divided into syllables as: gunk.
What is the Scrabble score for "gunk"?
The Scrabble score for "gunk" is 9 points.
Using “gunk” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "gunk" 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, “gunk” 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.