How many syllables in “hospital”?
syllables in "hospital"
Word details
Syllables
3
ho · spi · tal
Letters
8
h · o · s · p · i · t · a · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hospital”
The word “hospital” contains 3 syllables, divided as ho · spi · tal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hospital" have?
"hospital" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hospital" into syllables?
"hospital" is divided into syllables as: ho · spi · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "hospital"?
The Scrabble score for "hospital" is 13 points.
Using “hospital” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hospital" (ho · spi · tal) 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, “hospital” 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.