How many syllables in “loathe”?
1
syllable in "loathe"
loathe
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Word details
Syllables
1
loathe
Letters
6
l · o · a · t · h · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
o1
a1
t1
h4
e1
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About the word “loathe”
The word “loathe” contains 1 syllable, divided as loathe. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "loathe" have?
"loathe" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "loathe" into syllables?
"loathe" is divided into syllables as: loathe.
What is the Scrabble score for "loathe"?
The Scrabble score for "loathe" is 9 points.
Using “loathe” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "loathe" 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, “loathe” 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.