How many syllables in “overruns”?
syllables in "overruns"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · runs
Letters
8
o · v · e · r · r · u · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “overruns”
The word “overruns” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · runs. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overruns" have?
"overruns" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overruns" into syllables?
"overruns" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · runs.
What is the Scrabble score for "overruns"?
The Scrabble score for "overruns" is 11 points.
Using “overruns” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overruns" (o · ver · runs) 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, “overruns” is worth 11 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 “overruns”
The letters in “overruns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: runovers.