How many syllables in “marabouts”?
syllables in "marabouts"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · ra · bouts
Letters
9
m · a · r · a · b · o · u · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “marabouts”
The word “marabouts” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · ra · bouts. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "marabouts" have?
"marabouts" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "marabouts" into syllables?
"marabouts" is divided into syllables as: ma · ra · bouts.
What is the Scrabble score for "marabouts"?
The Scrabble score for "marabouts" is 13 points.
Using “marabouts” in writing
Three-syllable words like "marabouts" (ma · ra · 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, “marabouts” is worth 13 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 “marabouts”
The letters in “marabouts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tambouras.