How many syllables in “flag”?
1
syllable in "flag"
flag
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Word details
Syllables
1
flag
Letters
4
f · l · a · g
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
l1
a1
g2
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About the word “flag”
The word “flag” contains 1 syllable, divided as flag. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flag" have?
"flag" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "flag" into syllables?
"flag" is divided into syllables as: flag.
What is the Scrabble score for "flag"?
The Scrabble score for "flag" is 8 points.
Using “flag” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "flag" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “flag” is worth 8 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.