How many syllables in “overachiever”?
syllables in "overachiever"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · ve · rac · hie · ver
Letters
12
o · v · e · r · a · c · h · i · e · v · e · r
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “overachiever”
The word “overachiever” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ve · rac · hie · ver. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overachiever" have?
"overachiever" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overachiever" into syllables?
"overachiever" is divided into syllables as: o · ve · rac · hie · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "overachiever"?
The Scrabble score for "overachiever" is 23 points.
Using “overachiever” in writing
"overachiever" (o · ve · rac · hie · ver) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “overachiever” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.