How many syllables in “knockabouts”?
syllables in "knockabouts"
Word details
Syllables
3
knoc · ka · bouts
Letters
11
k · n · o · c · k · a · b · o · u · t · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “knockabouts”
The word “knockabouts” contains 3 syllables, divided as knoc · ka · bouts. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "knockabouts" have?
"knockabouts" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "knockabouts" into syllables?
"knockabouts" is divided into syllables as: knoc · ka · bouts.
What is the Scrabble score for "knockabouts"?
The Scrabble score for "knockabouts" is 23 points.
Using “knockabouts” in writing
Three-syllable words like "knockabouts" (knoc · ka · bouts) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “knockabouts” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.