How many syllables in “lough”?
syllable in "lough"
Word details
Syllables
1
lough
Letters
5
l · o · u · g · h
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lough”
The word “lough” contains 1 syllable, divided as lough. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lough" have?
"lough" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lough" into syllables?
"lough" is divided into syllables as: lough.
What is the Scrabble score for "lough"?
The Scrabble score for "lough" is 9 points.
Using “lough” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lough" 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, “lough” 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.
Anagrams of “lough”
The letters in “lough” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ghoul.