How many syllables in “overweeningly”?
syllables in "overweeningly"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · ver · wee · nin · gly
Letters
13
o · v · e · r · w · e · e · n · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “overweeningly”
The word “overweeningly” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ver · wee · nin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overweeningly" have?
"overweeningly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overweeningly" into syllables?
"overweeningly" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · wee · nin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "overweeningly"?
The Scrabble score for "overweeningly" is 23 points.
Using “overweeningly” in writing
"overweeningly" (o · ver · wee · nin · gly) 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, “overweeningly” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.