How many syllables in “irks”?
syllable in "irks"
Word details
Syllables
1
irks
Letters
4
i · r · k · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “irks”
The word “irks” contains 1 syllable, divided as irks. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "irks" have?
"irks" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "irks" into syllables?
"irks" is divided into syllables as: irks.
What is the Scrabble score for "irks"?
The Scrabble score for "irks" is 8 points.
Using “irks” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "irks" 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, “irks” is worth 8 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 “irks”
The letters in “irks” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: kirs, kris, risk.