How many syllables in “flashback”?
syllables in "flashback"
Word details
Syllables
2
flas · hback
Letters
9
f · l · a · s · h · b · a · c · k
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “flashback”
The word “flashback” contains 2 syllables, divided as flas · hback. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flashback" have?
"flashback" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flashback" into syllables?
"flashback" is divided into syllables as: flas · hback.
What is the Scrabble score for "flashback"?
The Scrabble score for "flashback" is 23 points.
Using “flashback” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flashback" (flas · hback) 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, “flashback” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “flashback”
The letters in “flashback” can be rearranged to spell one other word: halfbacks.