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