How many syllables in “dropout”?
syllables in "dropout"
Word details
Syllables
2
dro · pout
Letters
7
d · r · o · p · o · u · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dropout”
The word “dropout” contains 2 syllables, divided as dro · pout. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dropout" have?
"dropout" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dropout" into syllables?
"dropout" is divided into syllables as: dro · pout.
What is the Scrabble score for "dropout"?
The Scrabble score for "dropout" is 10 points.
Using “dropout” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dropout" (dro · pout) 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, “dropout” 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 “dropout”
The letters in “dropout” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outdrop.