How many syllables in “overidle”?
syllables in "overidle"
Word details
Syllables
5
ov · er · id · le
Letters
8
o · v · e · r · i · d · l · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “overidle”
The word “overidle” contains 5 syllables, divided as ov · er · id · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overidle" have?
"overidle" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overidle" into syllables?
"overidle" is divided into syllables as: ov · er · id · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "overidle"?
The Scrabble score for "overidle" is 12 points.
Using “overidle” in writing
"overidle" (ov · er · id · le) 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, “overidle” is worth 12 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 “overidle”
The letters in “overidle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: evildoer.