How many syllables in “halakah”?
syllables in "halakah"
Word details
Syllables
3
ha · la · kah
Letters
7
h · a · l · a · k · a · h
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “halakah”
The word “halakah” contains 3 syllables, divided as ha · la · kah. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "halakah" have?
"halakah" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "halakah" into syllables?
"halakah" is divided into syllables as: ha · la · kah.
What is the Scrabble score for "halakah"?
The Scrabble score for "halakah" is 17 points.
Using “halakah” in writing
Three-syllable words like "halakah" (ha · la · kah) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “halakah” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “halakah”
The letters in “halakah” can be rearranged to spell one other word: halakha.