How many syllables in “loathly”?
syllables in "loathly"
Word details
Syllables
2
loat · hly
Letters
7
l · o · a · t · h · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “loathly”
The word “loathly” contains 2 syllables, divided as loat · hly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "loathly" have?
"loathly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "loathly" into syllables?
"loathly" is divided into syllables as: loat · hly.
What is the Scrabble score for "loathly"?
The Scrabble score for "loathly" is 13 points.
Using “loathly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "loathly" (loat · hly) 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, “loathly” is worth 13 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 “loathly”
The letters in “loathly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tallyho.