How many syllables in “tumblings”?
syllables in "tumblings"
Word details
Syllables
2
tum · blings
Letters
9
t · u · m · b · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “tumblings”
The word “tumblings” contains 2 syllables, divided as tum · blings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tumblings" have?
"tumblings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tumblings" into syllables?
"tumblings" is divided into syllables as: tum · blings.
What is the Scrabble score for "tumblings"?
The Scrabble score for "tumblings" is 14 points.
Using “tumblings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tumblings" (tum · blings) 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, “tumblings” 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.
Anagrams of “tumblings”
The letters in “tumblings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stumbling.