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How many syllables in “overattention”?

5

syllables in "overattention"

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Word details

Syllables

5

over · atte · ntio · n

Letters

13

o · v · e · r · a · t · t · e · n · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
v4
e1
r1
a1
t1
t1
e1
n1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “overattention

The word overattention contains 5 syllables, divided as over · atte · ntio · n. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "overattention" have?

"overattention" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "overattention" into syllables?

"overattention" is divided into syllables as: over · atte · ntio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "overattention"?

The Scrabble score for "overattention" is 16 points.

Using “overattention” in writing

"overattention" (over · atte · ntio · n) 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, overattention 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.

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