How many syllables in “louses”?
syllable in "louses"
Word details
Syllables
1
louses
Letters
6
l · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “louses”
The word “louses” contains 1 syllable, divided as louses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "louses" have?
"louses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "louses" into syllables?
"louses" is divided into syllables as: louses.
What is the Scrabble score for "louses"?
The Scrabble score for "louses" is 6 points.
Using “louses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "louses" 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, “louses” is worth 6 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 “louses”
The letters in “louses” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ousels, soleus.