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How many syllables in “overextending”?

5

syllables in "overextending"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · ve · rex · ten · ding

Letters

13

o · v · e · r · e · x · t · e · n · d · i · n · g

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
v4
e1
r1
e1
x8
t1
e1
n1
d2
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “overextending

The word overextending contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ve · rex · ten · ding. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "overextending" have?

"overextending" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "overextending" into syllables?

"overextending" is divided into syllables as: o · ve · rex · ten · ding.

What is the Scrabble score for "overextending"?

The Scrabble score for "overextending" is 25 points.

Using “overextending” in writing

"overextending" (o · ve · rex · ten · ding) 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, overextending is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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