How many syllables in “overstrikes”?
syllables in "overstrikes"
Word details
Syllables
4
o · ver · stri · kes
Letters
11
o · v · e · r · s · t · r · i · k · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “overstrikes”
The word “overstrikes” contains 4 syllables, divided as o · ver · stri · kes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overstrikes" have?
"overstrikes" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "overstrikes" into syllables?
"overstrikes" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · stri · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "overstrikes"?
The Scrabble score for "overstrikes" is 18 points.
Using “overstrikes” in writing
Four-syllable words like "overstrikes" (o · ver · stri · kes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “overstrikes” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “overstrikes”
The letters in “overstrikes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: strikeovers.