How many syllables in “outlays”?
syllables in "outlays"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · lays
Letters
7
o · u · t · l · a · y · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “outlays”
The word “outlays” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · lays. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outlays" have?
"outlays" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outlays" into syllables?
"outlays" is divided into syllables as: out · lays.
What is the Scrabble score for "outlays"?
The Scrabble score for "outlays" is 10 points.
Using “outlays” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outlays" (out · lays) 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, “outlays” 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 “outlays”
The letters in “outlays” can be rearranged to spell one other word: layouts.