How many syllables in “limbuses”?
syllables in "limbuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
limb · uses
Letters
8
l · i · m · b · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “limbuses”
The word “limbuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as limb · uses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "limbuses" have?
"limbuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "limbuses" into syllables?
"limbuses" is divided into syllables as: limb · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "limbuses"?
The Scrabble score for "limbuses" is 12 points.
Using “limbuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "limbuses" (limb · uses) 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, “limbuses” 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 “limbuses”
The letters in “limbuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sublimes.