How many syllables in “laburnum”?
syllables in "laburnum"
Word details
Syllables
3
la · bur · num
Letters
8
l · a · b · u · r · n · u · m
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “laburnum”
The word “laburnum” contains 3 syllables, divided as la · bur · num. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "laburnum" have?
"laburnum" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "laburnum" into syllables?
"laburnum" is divided into syllables as: la · bur · num.
What is the Scrabble score for "laburnum"?
The Scrabble score for "laburnum" is 12 points.
Using “laburnum” in writing
Three-syllable words like "laburnum" (la · bur · num) 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, “laburnum” is worth 12 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 “laburnum”
The letters in “laburnum” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alburnum.