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