How many syllables in “lump”?
syllable in "lump"
Word details
Syllables
1
lump
Letters
4
l · u · m · p
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lump”
The word “lump” contains 1 syllable, divided as lump. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lump" have?
"lump" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lump" into syllables?
"lump" is divided into syllables as: lump.
What is the Scrabble score for "lump"?
The Scrabble score for "lump" is 8 points.
Using “lump” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lump" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lump” is worth 8 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 “lump”
The letters in “lump” can be rearranged to spell one other word: plum.