How many syllables in “slumber”?
syllables in "slumber"
Word details
Syllables
2
slum · ber
Letters
7
s · l · u · m · b · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “slumber”
The word “slumber” contains 2 syllables, divided as slum · ber. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "slumber" have?
"slumber" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "slumber" into syllables?
"slumber" is divided into syllables as: slum · ber.
What is the Scrabble score for "slumber"?
The Scrabble score for "slumber" is 11 points.
Using “slumber” in writing
Two-syllable words like "slumber" (slum · ber) 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, “slumber” 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 “slumber”
The letters in “slumber” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lumbers, rumbles.