How many syllables in “overcast”?
syllables in "overcast"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · cast
Letters
8
o · v · e · r · c · a · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “overcast”
The word “overcast” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · cast. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overcast" have?
"overcast" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overcast" into syllables?
"overcast" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · cast.
What is the Scrabble score for "overcast"?
The Scrabble score for "overcast" is 13 points.
Using “overcast” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overcast" (o · ver · cast) 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, “overcast” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “overcast”
The letters in “overcast” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overacts.