How many syllables in “lumps”?
syllable in "lumps"
Word details
Syllables
1
lumps
Letters
5
l · u · m · p · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lumps”
The word “lumps” contains 1 syllable, divided as lumps. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lumps" have?
"lumps" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lumps" into syllables?
"lumps" is divided into syllables as: lumps.
What is the Scrabble score for "lumps"?
The Scrabble score for "lumps" is 9 points.
Using “lumps” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lumps" 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, “lumps” is worth 9 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 “lumps”
The letters in “lumps” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: plums, slump.