How many syllables in “lathe”?
1
syllable in "lathe"
lathe
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Word details
Syllables
1
lathe
Letters
5
l · a · t · h · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
a1
t1
h4
e1
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About the word “lathe”
The word “lathe” contains 1 syllable, divided as lathe. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lathe" have?
"lathe" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lathe" into syllables?
"lathe" is divided into syllables as: lathe.
What is the Scrabble score for "lathe"?
The Scrabble score for "lathe" is 8 points.
Using “lathe” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lathe" 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, “lathe” 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.