How many syllables in “laugh”?
1
syllable in "laugh"
laugh
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Word details
Syllables
1
laugh
Letters
5
l · a · u · g · h
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
l1
a1
u1
g2
h4
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About the word “laugh”
The word “laugh” contains 1 syllable, divided as laugh. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "laugh" have?
"laugh" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "laugh" into syllables?
"laugh" is divided into syllables as: laugh.
What is the Scrabble score for "laugh"?
The Scrabble score for "laugh" is 9 points.
Using “laugh” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "laugh" 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, “laugh” 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.