How many syllables in “sulk”?
1
syllable in "sulk"
sulk
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Word details
Syllables
1
sulk
Letters
4
s · u · l · k
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
u1
l1
k5
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About the word “sulk”
The word “sulk” contains 1 syllable, divided as sulk. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sulk" have?
"sulk" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sulk" into syllables?
"sulk" is divided into syllables as: sulk.
What is the Scrabble score for "sulk"?
The Scrabble score for "sulk" is 8 points.
Using “sulk” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sulk" 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, “sulk” is worth 8 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.