How many syllables in “outguns”?
syllables in "outguns"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · guns
Letters
7
o · u · t · g · u · n · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “outguns”
The word “outguns” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · guns. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outguns" have?
"outguns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outguns" into syllables?
"outguns" is divided into syllables as: out · guns.
What is the Scrabble score for "outguns"?
The Scrabble score for "outguns" is 8 points.
Using “outguns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outguns" (out · guns) 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, “outguns” is worth 8 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 “outguns”
The letters in “outguns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outsung.