How many syllables in “runkling”?
syllables in "runkling"
Word details
Syllables
2
run · kling
Letters
8
r · u · n · k · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “runkling”
The word “runkling” contains 2 syllables, divided as run · kling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "runkling" have?
"runkling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "runkling" into syllables?
"runkling" is divided into syllables as: run · kling.
What is the Scrabble score for "runkling"?
The Scrabble score for "runkling" is 13 points.
Using “runkling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "runkling" (run · kling) 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, “runkling” is worth 13 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 “runkling”
The letters in “runkling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: knurling.