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