How many syllables in “lumpiest”?
syllables in "lumpiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
lum · piest
Letters
8
l · u · m · p · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “lumpiest”
The word “lumpiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as lum · piest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lumpiest" have?
"lumpiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lumpiest" into syllables?
"lumpiest" is divided into syllables as: lum · piest.
What is the Scrabble score for "lumpiest"?
The Scrabble score for "lumpiest" is 12 points.
Using “lumpiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lumpiest" (lum · piest) 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, “lumpiest” is worth 12 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 “lumpiest”
The letters in “lumpiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: plumiest.