How many syllables in “ghastlier”?
syllables in "ghastlier"
Word details
Syllables
2
ghas · tlier
Letters
9
g · h · a · s · t · l · i · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ghastlier”
The word “ghastlier” contains 2 syllables, divided as ghas · tlier. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ghastlier" have?
"ghastlier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ghastlier" into syllables?
"ghastlier" is divided into syllables as: ghas · tlier.
What is the Scrabble score for "ghastlier"?
The Scrabble score for "ghastlier" is 13 points.
Using “ghastlier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ghastlier" (ghas · 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, “ghastlier” 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 “ghastlier”
The letters in “ghastlier” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: litharges, thirlages.