How many syllables in “sunk”?
1
syllable in "sunk"
sunk
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Word details
Syllables
1
sunk
Letters
4
s · u · n · k
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
u1
n1
k5
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About the word “sunk”
The word “sunk” contains 1 syllable, divided as sunk. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sunk" have?
"sunk" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sunk" into syllables?
"sunk" is divided into syllables as: sunk.
What is the Scrabble score for "sunk"?
The Scrabble score for "sunk" is 8 points.
Using “sunk” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sunk" 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, “sunk” 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.