How many syllables in “irk”?
syllable in "irk"
Word details
Syllables
1
irk
Letters
3
i · r · k
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “irk”
The word “irk” contains 1 syllable, divided as irk. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "irk" have?
"irk" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "irk" into syllables?
"irk" is divided into syllables as: irk.
What is the Scrabble score for "irk"?
The Scrabble score for "irk" is 7 points.
Using “irk” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "irk" 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, “irk” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “irk”
The letters in “irk” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kir.