How many syllables in “turnovers”?
syllables in "turnovers"
Word details
Syllables
3
tur · no · vers
Letters
9
t · u · r · n · o · v · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “turnovers”
The word “turnovers” contains 3 syllables, divided as tur · no · vers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "turnovers" have?
"turnovers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "turnovers" into syllables?
"turnovers" is divided into syllables as: tur · no · vers.
What is the Scrabble score for "turnovers"?
The Scrabble score for "turnovers" is 12 points.
Using “turnovers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "turnovers" (tur · no · vers) 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, “turnovers” is worth 12 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 “turnovers”
The letters in “turnovers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overturns.