How many syllables in “ghostwrites”?
syllables in "ghostwrites"
Word details
Syllables
3
ghos · twri · tes
Letters
11
g · h · o · s · t · w · r · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “ghostwrites”
The word “ghostwrites” contains 3 syllables, divided as ghos · twri · tes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "ghostwrites" have?
"ghostwrites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ghostwrites" into syllables?
"ghostwrites" is divided into syllables as: ghos · twri · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ghostwrites"?
The Scrabble score for "ghostwrites" is 18 points.
Using “ghostwrites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ghostwrites" (ghos · twri · tes) 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, “ghostwrites” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.