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