How many syllables in “ladled”?
1
syllable in "ladled"
ladled
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Word details
Syllables
1
ladled
Letters
6
l · a · d · l · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
a1
d2
l1
e1
d2
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About the word “ladled”
The word “ladled” contains 1 syllable, divided as ladled. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ladled" have?
"ladled" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ladled" into syllables?
"ladled" is divided into syllables as: ladled.
What is the Scrabble score for "ladled"?
The Scrabble score for "ladled" is 8 points.
Using “ladled” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ladled" 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, “ladled” is worth 8 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.