How many syllables in “shootout”?
syllables in "shootout"
Word details
Syllables
2
shoo · tout
Letters
8
s · h · o · o · t · o · u · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “shootout”
The word “shootout” contains 2 syllables, divided as shoo · tout. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shootout" have?
"shootout" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shootout" into syllables?
"shootout" is divided into syllables as: shoo · tout.
What is the Scrabble score for "shootout"?
The Scrabble score for "shootout" is 11 points.
Using “shootout” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shootout" (shoo · tout) 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, “shootout” 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 “shootout”
The letters in “shootout” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outshoot.