How many syllables in “outburns”?
syllables in "outburns"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · burns
Letters
8
o · u · t · b · u · r · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “outburns”
The word “outburns” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · burns. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outburns" have?
"outburns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outburns" into syllables?
"outburns" is divided into syllables as: out · burns.
What is the Scrabble score for "outburns"?
The Scrabble score for "outburns" is 10 points.
Using “outburns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outburns" (out · burns) 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, “outburns” 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 “outburns”
The letters in “outburns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: burnouts.