How many syllables in “flamingo”?
syllables in "flamingo"
Word details
Syllables
3
fla · min · go
Letters
8
f · l · a · m · i · n · g · o
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “flamingo”
The word “flamingo” contains 3 syllables, divided as fla · min · go. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flamingo" have?
"flamingo" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flamingo" into syllables?
"flamingo" is divided into syllables as: fla · min · go.
What is the Scrabble score for "flamingo"?
The Scrabble score for "flamingo" is 14 points.
Using “flamingo” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flamingo" (fla · min · go) 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, “flamingo” is worth 14 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.