How many syllables in “oust”?
syllable in "oust"
Word details
Syllables
1
oust
Letters
4
o · u · s · t
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “oust”
The word “oust” contains 1 syllable, divided as oust. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oust" have?
"oust" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "oust" into syllables?
"oust" is divided into syllables as: oust.
What is the Scrabble score for "oust"?
The Scrabble score for "oust" is 4 points.
Using “oust” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "oust" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “oust” is worth 4 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 “oust”
The letters in “oust” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outs.