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How many syllables in “lovage”?

2

syllables in "lovage"

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Word details

Syllables

2

lov · age

Letters

6

l · o · v · a · g · e

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
o1
v4
a1
g2
e1

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About the word “lovage

The word lovage contains 2 syllables, divided as lov · age. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lovage" have?

"lovage" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "lovage" into syllables?

"lovage" is divided into syllables as: lov · age.

What is the Scrabble score for "lovage"?

The Scrabble score for "lovage" is 10 points.

Using “lovage” in writing

Two-syllable words like "lovage" (lov · age) 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, lovage is worth 10 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.

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