How many syllables in “flamboyances”?
syllables in "flamboyances"
Word details
Syllables
3
flam · boyan · ces
Letters
12
f · l · a · m · b · o · y · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
24
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About the word “flamboyances”
The word “flamboyances” contains 3 syllables, divided as flam · boyan · ces. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flamboyances" have?
"flamboyances" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flamboyances" into syllables?
"flamboyances" is divided into syllables as: flam · boyan · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "flamboyances"?
The Scrabble score for "flamboyances" is 24 points.
Using “flamboyances” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flamboyances" (flam · boyan · ces) 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, “flamboyances” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.