How many syllables in “la”?
syllable in "la"
Word details
Syllables
1
la
Letters
2
l · a
Scrabble
2
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “la”
The word “la” contains 1 syllable, divided as la. It has 2 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "la" have?
"la" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "la" into syllables?
"la" is divided into syllables as: la.
What is the Scrabble score for "la"?
The Scrabble score for "la" is 2 points.
Using “la” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "la" 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, “la” is worth 2 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 “la”
The letters in “la” can be rearranged to spell one other word: al.