How many syllables in “harkens”?
syllables in "harkens"
Word details
Syllables
2
har · kens
Letters
7
h · a · r · k · e · n · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “harkens”
The word “harkens” contains 2 syllables, divided as har · kens. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "harkens" have?
"harkens" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "harkens" into syllables?
"harkens" is divided into syllables as: har · kens.
What is the Scrabble score for "harkens"?
The Scrabble score for "harkens" is 14 points.
Using “harkens” in writing
Two-syllable words like "harkens" (har · kens) 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, “harkens” is worth 14 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 “harkens”
The letters in “harkens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hankers.