How many syllables in “lumbar”?
syllables in "lumbar"
Word details
Syllables
2
lum · bar
Letters
6
l · u · m · b · a · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “lumbar”
The word “lumbar” contains 2 syllables, divided as lum · bar. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lumbar" have?
"lumbar" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lumbar" into syllables?
"lumbar" is divided into syllables as: lum · bar.
What is the Scrabble score for "lumbar"?
The Scrabble score for "lumbar" is 10 points.
Using “lumbar” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lumbar" (lum · bar) 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, “lumbar” is worth 10 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 “lumbar”
The letters in “lumbar” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: brumal, labrum, umbral.