How many syllables in “loses”?
syllable in "loses"
Word details
Syllables
1
loses
Letters
5
l · o · s · e · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “loses”
The word “loses” contains 1 syllable, divided as loses. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "loses" have?
"loses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "loses" into syllables?
"loses" is divided into syllables as: loses.
What is the Scrabble score for "loses"?
The Scrabble score for "loses" is 5 points.
Using “loses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "loses" 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, “loses” is worth 5 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 “loses”
The letters in “loses” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: loess, sloes, soles.