How many syllables in “outbuys”?
syllables in "outbuys"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · buys
Letters
7
o · u · t · b · u · y · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “outbuys”
The word “outbuys” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · buys. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outbuys" have?
"outbuys" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outbuys" into syllables?
"outbuys" is divided into syllables as: out · buys.
What is the Scrabble score for "outbuys"?
The Scrabble score for "outbuys" is 12 points.
Using “outbuys” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outbuys" (out · buys) 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, “outbuys” 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 “outbuys”
The letters in “outbuys” can be rearranged to spell one other word: buyouts.