How many syllables in “king”?
syllable in "king"
Word details
Syllables
1
king
Letters
4
k · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “king”
The word “king” contains 1 syllable, divided as king. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "king" have?
"king" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "king" into syllables?
"king" is divided into syllables as: king.
What is the Scrabble score for "king"?
The Scrabble score for "king" is 9 points.
Using “king” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "king" 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, “king” 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 “king”
The letters in “king” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gink.