How many syllables in lurk?

There is 1 syllable in the word lurk.

How to pronounce lurk:

lurk (verb):: to be present in an unobtrusive way; lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner.; to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose

conceal

conceal yourself

crawl

creep

crouch

go furtively

hide

lie in wait

mouse

move with stealth

prowl

shirk

skulk

slide

slink

slip

snake

sneak

snoop

steal

tiptoe

appear

come out

come out into the open

confront

encounter

face

meet

plod

take on

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