How many syllables in “tumblers”?
syllables in "tumblers"
Word details
Syllables
2
tum · blers
Letters
8
t · u · m · b · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “tumblers”
The word “tumblers” contains 2 syllables, divided as tum · blers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tumblers" have?
"tumblers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tumblers" into syllables?
"tumblers" is divided into syllables as: tum · blers.
What is the Scrabble score for "tumblers"?
The Scrabble score for "tumblers" is 12 points.
Using “tumblers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tumblers" (tum · blers) 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, “tumblers” is worth 12 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 “tumblers”
The letters in “tumblers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: stumbler, tumbrels.