How many syllables in “overbearingly”?
syllables in "overbearingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · ver · bea · rin · gly
Letters
13
o · v · e · r · b · e · a · r · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “overbearingly”
The word “overbearingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ver · bea · rin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overbearingly" have?
"overbearingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overbearingly" into syllables?
"overbearingly" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · bea · rin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "overbearingly"?
The Scrabble score for "overbearingly" is 22 points.
Using “overbearingly” in writing
"overbearingly" (o · ver · bea · rin · gly) 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, “overbearingly” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.