How many syllables in “flamingoes”?
syllables in "flamingoes"
Word details
Syllables
3
fla · min · goes
Letters
10
f · l · a · m · i · n · g · o · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “flamingoes”
The word “flamingoes” contains 3 syllables, divided as fla · min · goes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flamingoes" have?
"flamingoes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flamingoes" into syllables?
"flamingoes" is divided into syllables as: fla · min · goes.
What is the Scrabble score for "flamingoes"?
The Scrabble score for "flamingoes" is 16 points.
Using “flamingoes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flamingoes" (fla · min · goes) 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, “flamingoes” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.