How many syllables in “turks”?
1
syllable in "turks"
turks
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Word details
Syllables
1
turks
Letters
5
t · u · r · k · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
u1
r1
k5
s1
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About the word “turks”
The word “turks” contains 1 syllable, divided as turks. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "turks" have?
"turks" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "turks" into syllables?
"turks" is divided into syllables as: turks.
What is the Scrabble score for "turks"?
The Scrabble score for "turks" is 9 points.
Using “turks” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "turks" 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, “turks” 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.