How many syllables in “slumgullion”?
syllables in "slumgullion"
Word details
Syllables
3
slum · gul · lion
Letters
11
s · l · u · m · g · u · l · l · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “slumgullion”
The word “slumgullion” contains 3 syllables, divided as slum · gul · lion. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "slumgullion" have?
"slumgullion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "slumgullion" into syllables?
"slumgullion" is divided into syllables as: slum · gul · lion.
What is the Scrabble score for "slumgullion"?
The Scrabble score for "slumgullion" is 14 points.
Using “slumgullion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "slumgullion" (slum · gul · lion) 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, “slumgullion” 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.