How many syllables in “lumpy”?
syllables in "lumpy"
Word details
Syllables
2
lum · py
Letters
5
l · u · m · p · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “lumpy”
The word “lumpy” contains 2 syllables, divided as lum · py. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lumpy" have?
"lumpy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lumpy" into syllables?
"lumpy" is divided into syllables as: lum · py.
What is the Scrabble score for "lumpy"?
The Scrabble score for "lumpy" is 12 points.
Using “lumpy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lumpy" (lum · py) 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, “lumpy” 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 “lumpy”
The letters in “lumpy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: plumy.