How many syllables in “roundabout”?
syllables in "roundabout"
Word details
Syllables
3
roun · da · bout
Letters
10
r · o · u · n · d · a · b · o · u · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “roundabout”
The word “roundabout” contains 3 syllables, divided as roun · da · bout. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "roundabout" have?
"roundabout" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "roundabout" into syllables?
"roundabout" is divided into syllables as: roun · da · bout.
What is the Scrabble score for "roundabout"?
The Scrabble score for "roundabout" is 13 points.
Using “roundabout” in writing
Three-syllable words like "roundabout" (roun · da · bout) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “roundabout” is worth 13 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.