How many syllables in “overslips”?
syllables in "overslips"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · slips
Letters
9
o · v · e · r · s · l · i · p · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “overslips”
The word “overslips” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · slips. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overslips" have?
"overslips" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overslips" into syllables?
"overslips" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · slips.
What is the Scrabble score for "overslips"?
The Scrabble score for "overslips" is 14 points.
Using “overslips” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overslips" (o · ver · slips) 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, “overslips” is worth 14 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 “overslips”
The letters in “overslips” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slipovers.