How many syllables in “lumbars”?
syllables in "lumbars"
Word details
Syllables
2
lum · bars
Letters
7
l · u · m · b · a · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “lumbars”
The word “lumbars” contains 2 syllables, divided as lum · bars. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lumbars" have?
"lumbars" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lumbars" into syllables?
"lumbars" is divided into syllables as: lum · bars.
What is the Scrabble score for "lumbars"?
The Scrabble score for "lumbars" is 11 points.
Using “lumbars” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lumbars" (lum · bars) 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, “lumbars” is worth 11 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 “lumbars”
The letters in “lumbars” can be rearranged to spell one other word: labrums.