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