How many syllables in “overwhelmingly”?
syllables in "overwhelmingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · ver · whel · min · gly
Letters
14
o · v · e · r · w · h · e · l · m · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “overwhelmingly”
The word “overwhelmingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ver · whel · min · gly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "overwhelmingly" have?
"overwhelmingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "overwhelmingly" into syllables?
"overwhelmingly" is divided into syllables as: o · ver · whel · min · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "overwhelmingly"?
The Scrabble score for "overwhelmingly" is 29 points.
Using “overwhelmingly” in writing
"overwhelmingly" (o · ver · whel · min · 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, “overwhelmingly” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.