How many syllables in “outdoorsmen”?
syllables in "outdoorsmen"
Word details
Syllables
3
out · door · smen
Letters
11
o · u · t · d · o · o · r · s · m · e · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “outdoorsmen”
The word “outdoorsmen” contains 3 syllables, divided as out · door · smen. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outdoorsmen" have?
"outdoorsmen" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "outdoorsmen" into syllables?
"outdoorsmen" is divided into syllables as: out · door · smen.
What is the Scrabble score for "outdoorsmen"?
The Scrabble score for "outdoorsmen" is 14 points.
Using “outdoorsmen” in writing
Three-syllable words like "outdoorsmen" (out · door · smen) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “outdoorsmen” 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.