How many syllables in “flabbergasts”?
syllables in "flabbergasts"
Word details
Syllables
3
flab · ber · gasts
Letters
12
f · l · a · b · b · e · r · g · a · s · t · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “flabbergasts”
The word “flabbergasts” contains 3 syllables, divided as flab · ber · gasts. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flabbergasts" have?
"flabbergasts" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flabbergasts" into syllables?
"flabbergasts" is divided into syllables as: flab · ber · gasts.
What is the Scrabble score for "flabbergasts"?
The Scrabble score for "flabbergasts" is 20 points.
Using “flabbergasts” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flabbergasts" (flab · ber · gasts) 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, “flabbergasts” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.