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