How many syllables in “outlook”?
syllables in "outlook"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · look
Letters
7
o · u · t · l · o · o · k
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “outlook”
The word “outlook” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · look. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outlook" have?
"outlook" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outlook" into syllables?
"outlook" is divided into syllables as: out · look.
What is the Scrabble score for "outlook"?
The Scrabble score for "outlook" is 11 points.
Using “outlook” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outlook" (out · look) 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, “outlook” 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 “outlook”
The letters in “outlook” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lookout.