How many syllables in “flares”?
syllables in "flares"
Word details
Syllables
2
fla · res
Letters
6
f · l · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “flares”
The word “flares” contains 2 syllables, divided as fla · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flares" have?
"flares" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flares" into syllables?
"flares" is divided into syllables as: fla · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "flares"?
The Scrabble score for "flares" is 9 points.
Using “flares” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flares" (fla · res) 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, “flares” is worth 9 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 “flares”
The letters in “flares” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: falser, farles.