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How many syllables in “outdressed”?

2

syllables in "outdressed"

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Word details

Syllables

2

outdr · essed

Letters

10

o · u · t · d · r · e · s · s · e · d

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
u1
t1
d2
r1
e1
s1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “outdressed

The word outdressed contains 2 syllables, divided as outdr · essed. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "outdressed" have?

"outdressed" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "outdressed" into syllables?

"outdressed" is divided into syllables as: outdr · essed.

What is the Scrabble score for "outdressed"?

The Scrabble score for "outdressed" is 12 points.

Using “outdressed” in writing

Two-syllable words like "outdressed" (outdr · essed) 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, outdressed 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.

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