How many syllables in “flames”?
syllables in "flames"
Word details
Syllables
2
fla · mes
Letters
6
f · l · a · m · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “flames”
The word “flames” contains 2 syllables, divided as fla · mes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flames" have?
"flames" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flames" into syllables?
"flames" is divided into syllables as: fla · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "flames"?
The Scrabble score for "flames" is 11 points.
Using “flames” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flames" (fla · mes) 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, “flames” is worth 11 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 “flames”
The letters in “flames” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fleams.