How many syllables in “output”?
syllables in "output"
Word details
Syllables
2
out · put
Letters
6
o · u · t · p · u · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “output”
The word “output” contains 2 syllables, divided as out · put. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "output" have?
"output" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "output" into syllables?
"output" is divided into syllables as: out · put.
What is the Scrabble score for "output"?
The Scrabble score for "output" is 8 points.
Using “output” in writing
Two-syllable words like "output" (out · put) 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, “output” 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 “output”
The letters in “output” can be rearranged to spell one other word: putout.