How many syllables in “passover”?
syllables in "passover"
Word details
Syllables
3
pas · so · ver
Letters
8
p · a · s · s · o · v · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “passover”
The word “passover” contains 3 syllables, divided as pas · so · ver. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "passover" have?
"passover" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "passover" into syllables?
"passover" is divided into syllables as: pas · so · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "passover"?
The Scrabble score for "passover" is 13 points.
Using “passover” in writing
Three-syllable words like "passover" (pas · so · ver) 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, “passover” is worth 13 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 “passover”
The letters in “passover” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overpass.