How many syllables in “outcast”?
syllables in "outcast"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · cast
Letters
7
o · u · t · c · a · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “outcast”
The word “outcast” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · cast. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outcast" have?
"outcast" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outcast" into syllables?
"outcast" is divided into syllables as: out · cast.
What is the Scrabble score for "outcast"?
The Scrabble score for "outcast" is 9 points.
Using “outcast” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outcast" (out · cast) 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, “outcast” is worth 9 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 “outcast”
The letters in “outcast” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outacts.