How many syllables in “sloths”?
1
syllable in "sloths"
sloths
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Word details
Syllables
1
sloths
Letters
6
s · l · o · t · h · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
l1
o1
t1
h4
s1
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About the word “sloths”
The word “sloths” contains 1 syllable, divided as sloths. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sloths" have?
"sloths" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sloths" into syllables?
"sloths" is divided into syllables as: sloths.
What is the Scrabble score for "sloths"?
The Scrabble score for "sloths" is 9 points.
Using “sloths” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sloths" 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, “sloths” 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.