How many syllables in “outlooks”?
syllables in "outlooks"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · looks
Letters
8
o · u · t · l · o · o · k · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “outlooks”
The word “outlooks” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · looks. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outlooks" have?
"outlooks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outlooks" into syllables?
"outlooks" is divided into syllables as: out · looks.
What is the Scrabble score for "outlooks"?
The Scrabble score for "outlooks" is 12 points.
Using “outlooks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outlooks" (out · looks) 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, “outlooks” is worth 12 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 “outlooks”
The letters in “outlooks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lookouts.