How many syllables in “lungfish”?
syllables in "lungfish"
Word details
Syllables
2
lun · gfish
Letters
8
l · u · n · g · f · i · s · h
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “lungfish”
The word “lungfish” contains 2 syllables, divided as lun · gfish. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lungfish" have?
"lungfish" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lungfish" into syllables?
"lungfish" is divided into syllables as: lun · gfish.
What is the Scrabble score for "lungfish"?
The Scrabble score for "lungfish" is 15 points.
Using “lungfish” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lungfish" (lun · gfish) 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, “lungfish” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “lungfish”
The letters in “lungfish” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flushing.