How many syllables in “ostensible”?
syllables in "ostensible"
Word details
Syllables
5
os · te · ns · ib · le
Letters
10
o · s · t · e · n · s · i · b · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “ostensible”
The word “ostensible” contains 5 syllables, divided as os · te · ns · ib · le. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ostensible" have?
"ostensible" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ostensible" into syllables?
"ostensible" is divided into syllables as: os · te · ns · ib · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "ostensible"?
The Scrabble score for "ostensible" is 12 points.
Using “ostensible” in writing
"ostensible" (os · te · ns · ib · le) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ostensible” 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.