How many syllables in “overtake”?
syllables in "overtake"
Word details
Syllables
3
ove · rta · ke
Letters
8
o · v · e · r · t · a · k · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “overtake”
The word “overtake” contains 3 syllables, divided as ove · rta · ke. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overtake" have?
"overtake" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overtake" into syllables?
"overtake" is divided into syllables as: ove · rta · ke.
What is the Scrabble score for "overtake"?
The Scrabble score for "overtake" is 15 points.
Using “overtake” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overtake" (ove · rta · ke) 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, “overtake” is worth 15 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 “overtake”
The letters in “overtake” can be rearranged to spell one other word: takeover.