How many syllables in “lumbering”?
syllables in "lumbering"
Word details
Syllables
3
lum · be · ring
Letters
9
l · u · m · b · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “lumbering”
The word “lumbering” contains 3 syllables, divided as lum · be · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lumbering" have?
"lumbering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lumbering" into syllables?
"lumbering" is divided into syllables as: lum · be · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "lumbering"?
The Scrabble score for "lumbering" is 14 points.
Using “lumbering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lumbering" (lum · be · ring) 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, “lumbering” is worth 14 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.