How many syllables in “love”?
syllable in "love"
Word details
Syllables
1
love
Letters
4
l · o · v · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “love”
The word “love” contains 1 syllable, divided as love. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "love" have?
"love" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "love" into syllables?
"love" is divided into syllables as: love.
What is the Scrabble score for "love"?
The Scrabble score for "love" is 7 points.
Using “love” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "love" 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, “love” is worth 7 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 “love”
The letters in “love” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: levo, vole.