How many syllables in “overbroad”?
syllables in "overbroad"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · broad
Letters
9
o · v · e · r · b · r · o · a · d
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “overbroad”
The word “overbroad” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · broad. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overbroad" have?
"overbroad" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overbroad" into syllables?
"overbroad" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · broad.
What is the Scrabble score for "overbroad"?
The Scrabble score for "overbroad" is 15 points.
Using “overbroad” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overbroad" (o · ver · broad) 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, “overbroad” 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 “overbroad”
The letters in “overbroad” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overboard.