How many syllables in “lurk”?
1
syllable in "lurk"
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Word details
Syllables
1
lurk
Letters
4
l · u · r · k
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
u1
r1
k5
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About the word “lurk”
The word “lurk” contains 1 syllable, divided as lurk. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lurk" have?
"lurk" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lurk" into syllables?
"lurk" is divided into syllables as: lurk.
What is the Scrabble score for "lurk"?
The Scrabble score for "lurk" is 8 points.
Using “lurk” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lurk" 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, “lurk” 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.