How many syllables in “krill”?
1
syllable in "krill"
krill
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Word details
Syllables
1
krill
Letters
5
k · r · i · l · l
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
k5
r1
i1
l1
l1
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About the word “krill”
The word “krill” contains 1 syllable, divided as krill. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "krill" have?
"krill" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "krill" into syllables?
"krill" is divided into syllables as: krill.
What is the Scrabble score for "krill"?
The Scrabble score for "krill" is 9 points.
Using “krill” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "krill" 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, “krill” 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.