How many syllables in “late”?
syllable in "late"
Word details
Syllables
1
late
Letters
4
l · a · t · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “late”
The word “late” contains 1 syllable, divided as late. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "late" have?
"late" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "late" into syllables?
"late" is divided into syllables as: late.
What is the Scrabble score for "late"?
The Scrabble score for "late" is 4 points.
Using “late” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "late" 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, “late” is worth 4 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 “late”
The letters in “late” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: tael, tale, teal, tela.