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Words 10-Letter, Containing OU — English Word List

English words exactly 10 letters long, containing "OU". Browse the full list and filter further for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.

46 words found

10 Letter Words(46)

accountant14accounting15announcing13astounding12background20boundaries13capricious16contagious13continuous12councilman16counseling13counsellor12counteract14courthouse15discounted14encouraged14fairground15foreground15foundation14generously14groundwork19journalism19journalist17mournfully18mysterious15obsequious21outrageous11playground17previously18ridiculous13roundhouse14solicitous12soundproof16soundtrack17surrounded12suspicious14thoroughly20thoughtful20throughout17touchdowns19tournament12tremendous13ultrasound11vigorously17whorehouse19yourselves16

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About These Words

Of the 46 matching words, the most common length is 10 letters (46 words, 100% of results).

The shortest 10-letter words are accountant, accounting, announcing, astounding, background.

Length distribution

10 letters
46 (100%)

Scrabble scores (shortest words)

background 20ptsaccounting 15ptsaccountant 14ptsannouncing 13ptsastounding 12pts

Frequently Asked Questions

How many English words contain "OU"?

There are 46 English words that contain "OU". Some examples include: accountant, accounting, announcing, astounding, background.

What are some short words containing "OU"?

Some of the shortest words containing "OU" are: accountant, accounting, announcing, astounding, background, boundaries, capricious, contagious.

Are words containing "OU" good for Scrabble?

Words containing "OU" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.

How many 10-letter words are there in English?

There are 46 10-letter words in the English language.

What are some common 10-letter words?

Some common 10-letter words include: accountant, accounting, announcing, astounding, background.