How many syllables in “marabout”?
syllables in "marabout"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · ra · bout
Letters
8
m · a · r · a · b · o · u · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “marabout”
The word “marabout” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · ra · bout. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "marabout" have?
"marabout" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "marabout" into syllables?
"marabout" is divided into syllables as: ma · ra · bout.
What is the Scrabble score for "marabout"?
The Scrabble score for "marabout" is 12 points.
Using “marabout” in writing
Three-syllable words like "marabout" (ma · ra · bout) 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, “marabout” is worth 12 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 “marabout”
The letters in “marabout” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tamboura.