How many syllables in “hungover”?
syllables in "hungover"
Word details
Syllables
3
hun · go · ver
Letters
8
h · u · n · g · o · v · e · r
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “hungover”
The word “hungover” contains 3 syllables, divided as hun · go · ver. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hungover" have?
"hungover" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hungover" into syllables?
"hungover" is divided into syllables as: hun · go · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "hungover"?
The Scrabble score for "hungover" is 15 points.
Using “hungover” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hungover" (hun · go · 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, “hungover” 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 “hungover”
The letters in “hungover” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overhung.