How many syllables in “flail”?
1
syllable in "flail"
flail
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Word details
Syllables
1
flail
Letters
5
f · l · a · i · l
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
f4
l1
a1
i1
l1
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About the word “flail”
The word “flail” contains 1 syllable, divided as flail. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flail" have?
"flail" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "flail" into syllables?
"flail" is divided into syllables as: flail.
What is the Scrabble score for "flail"?
The Scrabble score for "flail" is 8 points.
Using “flail” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "flail" 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, “flail” 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.