How many syllables in “loathers”?
syllables in "loathers"
Word details
Syllables
2
loat · hers
Letters
8
l · o · a · t · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “loathers”
The word “loathers” contains 2 syllables, divided as loat · hers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "loathers" have?
"loathers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "loathers" into syllables?
"loathers" is divided into syllables as: loat · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "loathers"?
The Scrabble score for "loathers" is 11 points.
Using “loathers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "loathers" (loat · hers) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “loathers” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “loathers”
The letters in “loathers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ratholes.