How many syllables in “holdover”?
syllables in "holdover"
Word details
Syllables
3
hol · do · ver
Letters
8
h · o · l · d · o · v · e · r
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “holdover”
The word “holdover” contains 3 syllables, divided as hol · do · ver. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "holdover" have?
"holdover" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "holdover" into syllables?
"holdover" is divided into syllables as: hol · do · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "holdover"?
The Scrabble score for "holdover" is 15 points.
Using “holdover” in writing
Three-syllable words like "holdover" (hol · do · ver) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “holdover” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “holdover”
The letters in “holdover” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overhold.