How many syllables in “costlier”?
syllables in "costlier"
Word details
Syllables
2
cos · tlier
Letters
8
c · o · s · t · l · i · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “costlier”
The word “costlier” contains 2 syllables, divided as cos · tlier. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "costlier" have?
"costlier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "costlier" into syllables?
"costlier" is divided into syllables as: cos · tlier.
What is the Scrabble score for "costlier"?
The Scrabble score for "costlier" is 10 points.
Using “costlier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "costlier" (cos · tlier) 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, “costlier” 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.
Anagrams of “costlier”
The letters in “costlier” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cloister, coistrel.