How many syllables in “clumsy”?
syllables in "clumsy"
Word details
Syllables
2
clum · sy
Letters
6
c · l · u · m · s · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “clumsy”
The word “clumsy” contains 2 syllables, divided as clum · sy. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clumsy" have?
"clumsy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "clumsy" into syllables?
"clumsy" is divided into syllables as: clum · sy.
What is the Scrabble score for "clumsy"?
The Scrabble score for "clumsy" is 13 points.
Using “clumsy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "clumsy" (clum · sy) 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, “clumsy” 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 “clumsy”
The letters in “clumsy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: muscly.