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How many syllables in “rumbles”?

2

syllables in "rumbles"

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Word details

Syllables

2

rum · bles

Letters

7

r · u · m · b · l · e · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
u1
m3
b3
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “rumbles

The word rumbles contains 2 syllables, divided as rum · bles. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "rumbles" have?

"rumbles" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "rumbles" into syllables?

"rumbles" is divided into syllables as: rum · bles.

What is the Scrabble score for "rumbles"?

The Scrabble score for "rumbles" is 11 points.

Using “rumbles” in writing

Two-syllable words like "rumbles" (rum · bles) 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, rumbles 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.

Anagrams of “rumbles

The letters in rumbles can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lumbers, slumber.

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