How many syllables in “overrode”?
syllables in "overrode"
Word details
Syllables
3
ove · rro · de
Letters
8
o · v · e · r · r · o · d · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “overrode”
The word “overrode” contains 3 syllables, divided as ove · rro · de. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overrode" have?
"overrode" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overrode" into syllables?
"overrode" is divided into syllables as: ove · rro · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "overrode"?
The Scrabble score for "overrode" is 12 points.
Using “overrode” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overrode" (ove · rro · de) 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, “overrode” 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 “overrode”
The letters in “overrode” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overdoer.