Meaning
- (noun) A slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.
- (noun) A swamp, a marshy (stagnant) body of water.
Letter breakdown
- Bayou contains 5 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 2 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Reader questions
What does Bayou mean?
A slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.
How many letters are in Bayou?
Bayou has 5 letters.
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