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