How many syllables in “lathis”?
syllables in "lathis"
Word details
Syllables
2
lat · his
Letters
6
l · a · t · h · i · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “lathis”
The word “lathis” contains 2 syllables, divided as lat · his. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lathis" have?
"lathis" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lathis" into syllables?
"lathis" is divided into syllables as: lat · his.
What is the Scrabble score for "lathis"?
The Scrabble score for "lathis" is 9 points.
Using “lathis” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lathis" (lat · his) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lathis” is worth 9 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.
Anagrams of “lathis”
The letters in “lathis” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: latish, tahsil.