How many syllables in “crumbles”?
syllables in "crumbles"
Word details
Syllables
2
crum · bles
Letters
8
c · r · u · m · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “crumbles”
The word “crumbles” contains 2 syllables, divided as crum · bles. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crumbles" have?
"crumbles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "crumbles" into syllables?
"crumbles" is divided into syllables as: crum · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "crumbles"?
The Scrabble score for "crumbles" is 14 points.
Using “crumbles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "crumbles" (crum · bles) 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, “crumbles” is worth 14 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 “crumbles”
The letters in “crumbles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clumbers.