How many syllables in “breakouts”?
syllables in "breakouts"
Word details
Syllables
2
brea · kouts
Letters
9
b · r · e · a · k · o · u · t · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “breakouts”
The word “breakouts” contains 2 syllables, divided as brea · kouts. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "breakouts" have?
"breakouts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "breakouts" into syllables?
"breakouts" is divided into syllables as: brea · kouts.
What is the Scrabble score for "breakouts"?
The Scrabble score for "breakouts" is 15 points.
Using “breakouts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "breakouts" (brea · kouts) 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, “breakouts” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “breakouts”
The letters in “breakouts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outbreaks.