How many syllables in “blumes”?
syllables in "blumes"
Word details
Syllables
2
blu · mes
Letters
6
b · l · u · m · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “blumes”
The word “blumes” contains 2 syllables, divided as blu · mes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blumes" have?
"blumes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "blumes" into syllables?
"blumes" is divided into syllables as: blu · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "blumes"?
The Scrabble score for "blumes" is 10 points.
Using “blumes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "blumes" (blu · mes) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “blumes” is worth 10 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 “blumes”
The letters in “blumes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: umbels, umbles.