How many syllables in “overutilizes”?
syllables in "overutilizes"
Word details
Syllables
5
ove · rut · ili · zes
Letters
12
o · v · e · r · u · t · i · l · i · z · e · s
Scrabble
24
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About the word “overutilizes”
The word “overutilizes” contains 5 syllables, divided as ove · rut · ili · zes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "overutilizes" have?
"overutilizes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overutilizes" into syllables?
"overutilizes" is divided into syllables as: ove · rut · ili · zes.
What is the Scrabble score for "overutilizes"?
The Scrabble score for "overutilizes" is 24 points.
Using “overutilizes” in writing
"overutilizes" (ove · rut · ili · zes) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “overutilizes” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.