How many syllables in “hostler”?
syllables in "hostler"
Word details
Syllables
2
hos · tler
Letters
7
h · o · s · t · l · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hostler”
The word “hostler” contains 2 syllables, divided as hos · tler. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hostler" have?
"hostler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hostler" into syllables?
"hostler" is divided into syllables as: hos · tler.
What is the Scrabble score for "hostler"?
The Scrabble score for "hostler" is 10 points.
Using “hostler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hostler" (hos · tler) 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, “hostler” 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 “hostler”
The letters in “hostler” can be rearranged to spell one other word: holster.