How many syllables in “stunk”?
1
syllable in "stunk"
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Word details
Syllables
1
stunk
Letters
5
s · t · u · n · k
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
t1
u1
n1
k5
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About the word “stunk”
The word “stunk” contains 1 syllable, divided as stunk. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stunk" have?
"stunk" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "stunk" into syllables?
"stunk" is divided into syllables as: stunk.
What is the Scrabble score for "stunk"?
The Scrabble score for "stunk" is 9 points.
Using “stunk” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "stunk" 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, “stunk” 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.