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