How many syllables in “soothe”?
1
syllable in "soothe"
soothe
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Word details
Syllables
1
soothe
Letters
6
s · o · o · t · h · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
o1
o1
t1
h4
e1
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About the word “soothe”
The word “soothe” contains 1 syllable, divided as soothe. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "soothe" have?
"soothe" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "soothe" into syllables?
"soothe" is divided into syllables as: soothe.
What is the Scrabble score for "soothe"?
The Scrabble score for "soothe" is 9 points.
Using “soothe” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "soothe" 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, “soothe” 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.