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