How many syllables in “lurks”?
1
syllable in "lurks"
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Word details
Syllables
1
lurks
Letters
5
l · u · r · k · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
u1
r1
k5
s1
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About the word “lurks”
The word “lurks” contains 1 syllable, divided as lurks. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lurks" have?
"lurks" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lurks" into syllables?
"lurks" is divided into syllables as: lurks.
What is the Scrabble score for "lurks"?
The Scrabble score for "lurks" is 9 points.
Using “lurks” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lurks" 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, “lurks” is worth 9 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.