How many syllables in “ostracising”?
syllables in "ostracising"
Word details
Syllables
4
o · stra · ci · sing
Letters
11
o · s · t · r · a · c · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “ostracising”
The word “ostracising” contains 4 syllables, divided as o · stra · ci · sing. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ostracising" have?
"ostracising" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "ostracising" into syllables?
"ostracising" is divided into syllables as: o · stra · ci · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "ostracising"?
The Scrabble score for "ostracising" is 14 points.
Using “ostracising” in writing
Four-syllable words like "ostracising" (o · stra · ci · sing) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ostracising” is worth 14 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 “ostracising”
The letters in “ostracising” can be rearranged to spell one other word: organicists.