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How many syllables in “lungful”?

2

syllables in "lungful"

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Word details

Syllables

2

lun · gful

Letters

7

l · u · n · g · f · u · l

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
u1
n1
g2
f4
u1
l1

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About the word “lungful

The word lungful contains 2 syllables, divided as lun · gful. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lungful" have?

"lungful" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "lungful" into syllables?

"lungful" is divided into syllables as: lun · gful.

What is the Scrabble score for "lungful"?

The Scrabble score for "lungful" is 11 points.

Using “lungful” in writing

Two-syllable words like "lungful" (lun · gful) 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, lungful is worth 11 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.

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