How many syllables in “walkout”?
syllables in "walkout"
Word details
Syllables
2
wal · kout
Letters
7
w · a · l · k · o · u · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “walkout”
The word “walkout” contains 2 syllables, divided as wal · kout. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "walkout" have?
"walkout" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "walkout" into syllables?
"walkout" is divided into syllables as: wal · kout.
What is the Scrabble score for "walkout"?
The Scrabble score for "walkout" is 14 points.
Using “walkout” in writing
Two-syllable words like "walkout" (wal · kout) 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, “walkout” is worth 14 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 “walkout”
The letters in “walkout” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outwalk.