How many syllables in “resumption”?
syllables in "resumption"
Word details
Syllables
3
resum · ption
Letters
10
r · e · s · u · m · p · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “resumption”
The word “resumption” contains 3 syllables, divided as resum · ption. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resumption" have?
"resumption" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "resumption" into syllables?
"resumption" is divided into syllables as: resum · ption.
What is the Scrabble score for "resumption"?
The Scrabble score for "resumption" is 14 points.
Using “resumption” in writing
Three-syllable words like "resumption" (resum · ption) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “resumption” is worth 14 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 “resumption”
The letters in “resumption” can be rearranged to spell one other word: importunes.