How many syllables in “burnouts”?
syllables in "burnouts"
Word details
Syllables
2
bur · nouts
Letters
8
b · u · r · n · o · u · t · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “burnouts”
The word “burnouts” contains 2 syllables, divided as bur · nouts. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burnouts" have?
"burnouts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "burnouts" into syllables?
"burnouts" is divided into syllables as: bur · nouts.
What is the Scrabble score for "burnouts"?
The Scrabble score for "burnouts" is 10 points.
Using “burnouts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "burnouts" (bur · nouts) 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, “burnouts” is worth 10 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 “burnouts”
The letters in “burnouts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outburns.