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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.

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