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