How many syllables in “leak”?
syllable in "leak"
Word details
Syllables
1
leak
Letters
4
l · e · a · k
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “leak”
The word “leak” contains 1 syllable, divided as leak. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "leak" have?
"leak" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "leak" into syllables?
"leak" is divided into syllables as: leak.
What is the Scrabble score for "leak"?
The Scrabble score for "leak" is 8 points.
Using “leak” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "leak" 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, “leak” 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 “leak”
The letters in “leak” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: kale, lake.