How many syllables in “outdrops”?
syllables in "outdrops"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · drops
Letters
8
o · u · t · d · r · o · p · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “outdrops”
The word “outdrops” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · drops. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outdrops" have?
"outdrops" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outdrops" into syllables?
"outdrops" is divided into syllables as: out · drops.
What is the Scrabble score for "outdrops"?
The Scrabble score for "outdrops" is 11 points.
Using “outdrops” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outdrops" (out · drops) 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, “outdrops” is worth 11 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 “outdrops”
The letters in “outdrops” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dropouts.