How many syllables in “ostlers”?
syllables in "ostlers"
Word details
Syllables
2
os · tlers
Letters
7
o · s · t · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “ostlers”
The word “ostlers” contains 2 syllables, divided as os · tlers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ostlers" have?
"ostlers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ostlers" into syllables?
"ostlers" is divided into syllables as: os · tlers.
What is the Scrabble score for "ostlers"?
The Scrabble score for "ostlers" is 7 points.
Using “ostlers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ostlers" (os · tlers) 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, “ostlers” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ostlers”
The letters in “ostlers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sterols.