How many syllables in “runkles”?
syllables in "runkles"
Word details
Syllables
2
run · kles
Letters
7
r · u · n · k · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “runkles”
The word “runkles” contains 2 syllables, divided as run · kles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "runkles" have?
"runkles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "runkles" into syllables?
"runkles" is divided into syllables as: run · kles.
What is the Scrabble score for "runkles"?
The Scrabble score for "runkles" is 11 points.
Using “runkles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "runkles" (run · kles) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “runkles” is worth 11 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 “runkles”
The letters in “runkles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lunkers.