How many syllables in “fosterage”?
syllables in "fosterage"
Word details
Syllables
3
fos · ter · age
Letters
9
f · o · s · t · e · r · a · g · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “fosterage”
The word “fosterage” contains 3 syllables, divided as fos · ter · age. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fosterage" have?
"fosterage" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "fosterage" into syllables?
"fosterage" is divided into syllables as: fos · ter · age.
What is the Scrabble score for "fosterage"?
The Scrabble score for "fosterage" is 13 points.
Using “fosterage” in writing
Three-syllable words like "fosterage" (fos · ter · age) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “fosterage” is worth 13 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 “fosterage”
The letters in “fosterage” can be rearranged to spell one other word: forestage.