How many syllables in “outleaps”?
syllables in "outleaps"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · leaps
Letters
8
o · u · t · l · e · a · p · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “outleaps”
The word “outleaps” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · leaps. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outleaps" have?
"outleaps" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outleaps" into syllables?
"outleaps" is divided into syllables as: out · leaps.
What is the Scrabble score for "outleaps"?
The Scrabble score for "outleaps" is 10 points.
Using “outleaps” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outleaps" (out · leaps) 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, “outleaps” 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 “outleaps”
The letters in “outleaps” can be rearranged to spell one other word: petalous.