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