How many syllables in “talks”?
syllable in "talks"
Word details
Syllables
1
talks
Letters
5
t · a · l · k · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “talks”
The word “talks” contains 1 syllable, divided as talks. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "talks" have?
"talks" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "talks" into syllables?
"talks" is divided into syllables as: talks.
What is the Scrabble score for "talks"?
The Scrabble score for "talks" is 9 points.
Using “talks” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "talks" 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, “talks” 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.
Anagrams of “talks”
The letters in “talks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stalk.