How many syllables in “outsmiled”?
syllables in "outsmiled"
Word details
Syllables
2
outsm · iled
Letters
9
o · u · t · s · m · i · l · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “outsmiled”
The word “outsmiled” contains 2 syllables, divided as outsm · iled. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "outsmiled" have?
"outsmiled" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "outsmiled" into syllables?
"outsmiled" is divided into syllables as: outsm · iled.
What is the Scrabble score for "outsmiled"?
The Scrabble score for "outsmiled" is 12 points.
Using “outsmiled” in writing
Two-syllable words like "outsmiled" (outsm · iled) 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, “outsmiled” 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 “outsmiled”
The letters in “outsmiled” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mouldiest.