How many syllables in “cumberers”?
syllables in "cumberers"
Word details
Syllables
3
cum · be · rers
Letters
9
c · u · m · b · e · r · e · r · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “cumberers”
The word “cumberers” contains 3 syllables, divided as cum · be · rers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cumberers" have?
"cumberers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cumberers" into syllables?
"cumberers" is divided into syllables as: cum · be · rers.
What is the Scrabble score for "cumberers"?
The Scrabble score for "cumberers" is 15 points.
Using “cumberers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cumberers" (cum · be · rers) 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, “cumberers” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “cumberers”
The letters in “cumberers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cerebrums.