S

How many syllables in “overdevelops”?

5

syllables in "overdevelops"

overdevelops
database

Word details

Syllables

5

o · ver · de · ve · lops

Letters

12

o · v · e · r · d · e · v · e · l · o · p · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
v4
e1
r1
d2
e1
v4
e1
l1
o1
p3
s1

Count another word

About the word “overdevelops

The word overdevelops contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ver · de · ve · lops. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "overdevelops" have?

"overdevelops" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "overdevelops" into syllables?

"overdevelops" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · de · ve · lops.

What is the Scrabble score for "overdevelops"?

The Scrabble score for "overdevelops" is 21 points.

Using “overdevelops” in writing

"overdevelops" (o · ver · de · ve · lops) 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, overdevelops is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles