How many syllables in “obscurest”?
syllables in "obscurest"
Word details
Syllables
3
ob · scu · rest
Letters
9
o · b · s · c · u · r · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “obscurest”
The word “obscurest” contains 3 syllables, divided as ob · scu · rest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obscurest" have?
"obscurest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "obscurest" into syllables?
"obscurest" is divided into syllables as: ob · scu · rest.
What is the Scrabble score for "obscurest"?
The Scrabble score for "obscurest" is 13 points.
Using “obscurest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "obscurest" (ob · scu · rest) 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, “obscurest” 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 “obscurest”
The letters in “obscurest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subsector.