How many syllables in “starker”?
syllables in "starker"
Word details
Syllables
2
star · ker
Letters
7
s · t · a · r · k · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “starker”
The word “starker” contains 2 syllables, divided as star · ker. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "starker" have?
"starker" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "starker" into syllables?
"starker" is divided into syllables as: star · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "starker"?
The Scrabble score for "starker" is 11 points.
Using “starker” in writing
Two-syllable words like "starker" (star · ker) 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, “starker” 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 “starker”
The letters in “starker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kraters.