How many syllables in “lark”?
1
syllable in "lark"
lark
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Word details
Syllables
1
lark
Letters
4
l · a · r · k
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
a1
r1
k5
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About the word “lark”
The word “lark” contains 1 syllable, divided as lark. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lark" have?
"lark" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lark" into syllables?
"lark" is divided into syllables as: lark.
What is the Scrabble score for "lark"?
The Scrabble score for "lark" is 8 points.
Using “lark” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lark" 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, “lark” 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.