How many syllables in “overmen”?
syllables in "overmen"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · men
Letters
7
o · v · e · r · m · e · n
Scrabble
12
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “overmen”
The word “overmen” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · men. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overmen" have?
"overmen" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overmen" into syllables?
"overmen" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · men.
What is the Scrabble score for "overmen"?
The Scrabble score for "overmen" is 12 points.
Using “overmen” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overmen" (o · ver · men) 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, “overmen” 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 “overmen”
The letters in “overmen” can be rearranged to spell one other word: venomer.