How many syllables in “cumbrousnesses”?
syllables in "cumbrousnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
cumbr · ousne · sses
Letters
14
c · u · m · b · r · o · u · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “cumbrousnesses”
The word “cumbrousnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as cumbr · ousne · sses. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cumbrousnesses" have?
"cumbrousnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cumbrousnesses" into syllables?
"cumbrousnesses" is divided into syllables as: cumbr · ousne · sses.
What is the Scrabble score for "cumbrousnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "cumbrousnesses" is 20 points.
Using “cumbrousnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cumbrousnesses" (cumbr · ousne · sses) 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, “cumbrousnesses” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.