How many syllables in “overburdening”?
syllables in "overburdening"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · ver · bur · de · ning
Letters
13
o · v · e · r · b · u · r · d · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “overburdening”
The word “overburdening” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ver · bur · de · ning. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overburdening" have?
"overburdening" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overburdening" into syllables?
"overburdening" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · bur · de · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "overburdening"?
The Scrabble score for "overburdening" is 20 points.
Using “overburdening” in writing
"overburdening" (o · ver · bur · de · ning) 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, “overburdening” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.