How many syllables in “turnover”?
syllables in "turnover"
Word details
Syllables
3
tur · no · ver
Letters
8
t · u · r · n · o · v · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “turnover”
The word “turnover” contains 3 syllables, divided as tur · no · ver. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "turnover" have?
"turnover" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "turnover" into syllables?
"turnover" is divided into syllables as: tur · no · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "turnover"?
The Scrabble score for "turnover" is 11 points.
Using “turnover” in writing
Three-syllable words like "turnover" (tur · no · 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, “turnover” is worth 11 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 “turnover”
The letters in “turnover” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overturn.