How many syllables in “overrun”?
syllables in "overrun"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · run
Letters
7
o · v · e · r · r · u · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “overrun”
The word “overrun” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · run. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overrun" have?
"overrun" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overrun" into syllables?
"overrun" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · run.
What is the Scrabble score for "overrun"?
The Scrabble score for "overrun" is 10 points.
Using “overrun” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overrun" (o · ver · run) 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, “overrun” is worth 10 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 “overrun”
The letters in “overrun” can be rearranged to spell one other word: runover.