How many syllables in “hate”?
syllable in "hate"
Word details
Syllables
1
hate
Letters
4
h · a · t · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “hate”
The word “hate” contains 1 syllable, divided as hate. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hate" have?
"hate" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hate" into syllables?
"hate" is divided into syllables as: hate.
What is the Scrabble score for "hate"?
The Scrabble score for "hate" is 7 points.
Using “hate” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hate" 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, “hate” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “hate”
The letters in “hate” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: eath, haet, heat, thae.