How many syllables in “overeagerness”?
syllables in "overeagerness"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · ve · rea · ger · ness
Letters
13
o · v · e · r · e · a · g · e · r · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “overeagerness”
The word “overeagerness” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ve · rea · ger · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overeagerness" have?
"overeagerness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overeagerness" into syllables?
"overeagerness" is divided into syllables as: o · ve · rea · ger · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "overeagerness"?
The Scrabble score for "overeagerness" is 17 points.
Using “overeagerness” in writing
"overeagerness" (o · ve · rea · ger · ness) 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, “overeagerness” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.