How many syllables in “hostile”?
syllables in "hostile"
Word details
Syllables
3
ho · sti · le
Letters
7
h · o · s · t · i · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hostile”
The word “hostile” contains 3 syllables, divided as ho · sti · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hostile" have?
"hostile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hostile" into syllables?
"hostile" is divided into syllables as: ho · sti · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "hostile"?
The Scrabble score for "hostile" is 10 points.
Using “hostile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hostile" (ho · sti · le) 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, “hostile” is worth 10 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 “hostile”
The letters in “hostile” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eoliths, holiest.