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How many syllables in “kris”?

1

syllable in "kris"

kris
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Word details

Syllables

1

kris

Letters

4

k · r · i · s

Scrabble

8

points

Scrabble letter values

k5
r1
i1
s1

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About the word “kris

The word kris contains 1 syllable, divided as kris. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "kris" have?

"kris" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "kris" into syllables?

"kris" is divided into syllables as: kris.

What is the Scrabble score for "kris"?

The Scrabble score for "kris" is 8 points.

Using “kris” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "kris" 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, kris 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 “kris

The letters in kris can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: irks, kirs, risk.

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