How many syllables in “burnout”?
syllables in "burnout"
Word details
Syllables
2
bur · nout
Letters
7
b · u · r · n · o · u · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “burnout”
The word “burnout” contains 2 syllables, divided as bur · nout. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burnout" have?
"burnout" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "burnout" into syllables?
"burnout" is divided into syllables as: bur · nout.
What is the Scrabble score for "burnout"?
The Scrabble score for "burnout" is 9 points.
Using “burnout” in writing
Two-syllable words like "burnout" (bur · nout) 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, “burnout” is worth 9 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 “burnout”
The letters in “burnout” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outburn.