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How many syllables in “husk”?

1

syllable in "husk"

husk
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Word details

Syllables

1

husk

Letters

4

h · u · s · k

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
u1
s1
k5

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About the word “husk

The word husk contains 1 syllable, divided as husk. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "husk" have?

"husk" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "husk" into syllables?

"husk" is divided into syllables as: husk.

What is the Scrabble score for "husk"?

The Scrabble score for "husk" is 11 points.

Using “husk” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "husk" 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, husk is worth 11 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.

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