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How many syllables in “cumbersomely”?

5

syllables in "cumbersomely"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cum · ber · so · me · ly

Letters

12

c · u · m · b · e · r · s · o · m · e · l · y

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
u1
m3
b3
e1
r1
s1
o1
m3
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “cumbersomely

The word cumbersomely contains 5 syllables, divided as cum · ber · so · me · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cumbersomely" have?

"cumbersomely" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cumbersomely" into syllables?

"cumbersomely" is divided into syllables as: cum · ber · so · me · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "cumbersomely"?

The Scrabble score for "cumbersomely" is 23 points.

Using “cumbersomely” in writing

"cumbersomely" (cum · ber · so · me · ly) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, cumbersomely is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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