How many syllables in “karst”?
syllable in "karst"
Word details
Syllables
1
karst
Letters
5
k · a · r · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “karst”
The word “karst” contains 1 syllable, divided as karst. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "karst" have?
"karst" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "karst" into syllables?
"karst" is divided into syllables as: karst.
What is the Scrabble score for "karst"?
The Scrabble score for "karst" is 9 points.
Using “karst” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "karst" 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, “karst” is worth 9 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 “karst”
The letters in “karst” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: karts, stark.