How many syllables in “breakout”?
syllables in "breakout"
Word details
Syllables
2
brea · kout
Letters
8
b · r · e · a · k · o · u · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “breakout”
The word “breakout” contains 2 syllables, divided as brea · kout. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "breakout" have?
"breakout" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "breakout" into syllables?
"breakout" is divided into syllables as: brea · kout.
What is the Scrabble score for "breakout"?
The Scrabble score for "breakout" is 14 points.
Using “breakout” in writing
Two-syllable words like "breakout" (brea · kout) 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, “breakout” 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 “breakout”
The letters in “breakout” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outbreak.