How many syllables in lurk?

There is 1 syllable in the word lurk.

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Divide lurk into syllables:

lurk

How to pronounce lurk:

Definition of 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

Synonyms for lurk:

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

Antonyms for lurk:

appear

come out

come out into the open

confront

encounter

face

meet

plod

take on

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