How many syllables in “latke”?
1
syllable in "latke"
latke
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Word details
Syllables
1
latke
Letters
5
l · a · t · k · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
a1
t1
k5
e1
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About the word “latke”
The word “latke” contains 1 syllable, divided as latke. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "latke" have?
"latke" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "latke" into syllables?
"latke" is divided into syllables as: latke.
What is the Scrabble score for "latke"?
The Scrabble score for "latke" is 9 points.
Using “latke” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "latke" 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, “latke” 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.