How many syllables in “dropouts”?
syllables in "dropouts"
Word details
Syllables
2
dro · pouts
Letters
8
d · r · o · p · o · u · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dropouts”
The word “dropouts” contains 2 syllables, divided as dro · pouts. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dropouts" have?
"dropouts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dropouts" into syllables?
"dropouts" is divided into syllables as: dro · pouts.
What is the Scrabble score for "dropouts"?
The Scrabble score for "dropouts" is 11 points.
Using “dropouts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dropouts" (dro · pouts) 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, “dropouts” is worth 11 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 “dropouts”
The letters in “dropouts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outdrops.