How many syllables in “overturns”?
syllables in "overturns"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ver · turns
Letters
9
o · v · e · r · t · u · r · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “overturns”
The word “overturns” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ver · turns. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overturns" have?
"overturns" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "overturns" into syllables?
"overturns" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · turns.
What is the Scrabble score for "overturns"?
The Scrabble score for "overturns" is 12 points.
Using “overturns” in writing
Three-syllable words like "overturns" (o · ver · turns) 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, “overturns” is worth 12 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 “overturns”
The letters in “overturns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: turnovers.