How many syllables in “hanker”?
syllables in "hanker"
Word details
Syllables
2
han · ker
Letters
6
h · a · n · k · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hanker”
The word “hanker” contains 2 syllables, divided as han · ker. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hanker" have?
"hanker" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hanker" into syllables?
"hanker" is divided into syllables as: han · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "hanker"?
The Scrabble score for "hanker" is 13 points.
Using “hanker” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hanker" (han · ker) 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, “hanker” is worth 13 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 “hanker”
The letters in “hanker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: harken.