How many syllables in “lamby”?
syllables in "lamby"
Word details
Syllables
2
lam · by
Letters
5
l · a · m · b · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “lamby”
The word “lamby” contains 2 syllables, divided as lam · by. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lamby" have?
"lamby" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lamby" into syllables?
"lamby" is divided into syllables as: lam · by.
What is the Scrabble score for "lamby"?
The Scrabble score for "lamby" is 12 points.
Using “lamby” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lamby" (lam · by) 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, “lamby” 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 “lamby”
The letters in “lamby” can be rearranged to spell one other word: balmy.