How many syllables in “overholds”?
syllables in "overholds"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · holds
Letters
9
o · v · e · r · h · o · l · d · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “overholds”
The word “overholds” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · holds. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overholds" have?
"overholds" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overholds" into syllables?
"overholds" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · holds.
What is the Scrabble score for "overholds"?
The Scrabble score for "overholds" is 16 points.
Using “overholds” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overholds" (o · ver · holds) 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, “overholds” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “overholds”
The letters in “overholds” can be rearranged to spell one other word: holdovers.