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