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