How many syllables in “outbreak”?
syllables in "outbreak"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · break
Letters
8
o · u · t · b · r · e · a · k
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “outbreak”
The word “outbreak” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · break. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outbreak" have?
"outbreak" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outbreak" into syllables?
"outbreak" is divided into syllables as: out · break.
What is the Scrabble score for "outbreak"?
The Scrabble score for "outbreak" is 14 points.
Using “outbreak” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outbreak" (out · break) 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, “outbreak” is worth 14 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 “outbreak”
The letters in “outbreak” can be rearranged to spell one other word: breakout.