How many syllables in “holdovers”?
syllables in "holdovers"
Word details
Syllables
3
hol · do · vers
Letters
9
h · o · l · d · o · v · e · r · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “holdovers”
The word “holdovers” contains 3 syllables, divided as hol · do · vers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "holdovers" have?
"holdovers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "holdovers" into syllables?
"holdovers" is divided into syllables as: hol · do · vers.
What is the Scrabble score for "holdovers"?
The Scrabble score for "holdovers" is 16 points.
Using “holdovers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "holdovers" (hol · do · vers) 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, “holdovers” is worth 16 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 “holdovers”
The letters in “holdovers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overholds.