How many syllables in “opencast”?
syllables in "opencast"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · pen · cast
Letters
8
o · p · e · n · c · a · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “opencast”
The word “opencast” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · pen · cast. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "opencast" have?
"opencast" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "opencast" into syllables?
"opencast" is divided into syllables as: o · pen · cast.
What is the Scrabble score for "opencast"?
The Scrabble score for "opencast" is 12 points.
Using “opencast” in writing
Three-syllable words like "opencast" (o · pen · cast) 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, “opencast” is worth 12 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 “opencast”
The letters in “opencast” can be rearranged to spell one other word: capstone.