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How many syllables in “overindulgent”?

5

syllables in "overindulgent"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · ve · rin · dul · gent

Letters

13

o · v · e · r · i · n · d · u · l · g · e · n · t

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
v4
e1
r1
i1
n1
d2
u1
l1
g2
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “overindulgent

The word overindulgent contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ve · rin · dul · gent. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "overindulgent" have?

"overindulgent" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "overindulgent" into syllables?

"overindulgent" is divided into syllables as: o · ve · rin · dul · gent.

What is the Scrabble score for "overindulgent"?

The Scrabble score for "overindulgent" is 18 points.

Using “overindulgent” in writing

"overindulgent" (o · ve · rin · dul · gent) 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, overindulgent is worth 18 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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