How many syllables in “law”?
syllable in "law"
Word details
Syllables
1
law
Letters
3
l · a · w
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “law”
The word “law” contains 1 syllable, divided as law. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "law" have?
"law" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "law" into syllables?
"law" is divided into syllables as: law.
What is the Scrabble score for "law"?
The Scrabble score for "law" is 6 points.
Using “law” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "law" 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, “law” is worth 6 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 “law”
The letters in “law” can be rearranged to spell one other word: awl.