How many syllables in “flashbacks”?
syllables in "flashbacks"
Word details
Syllables
2
flas · hbacks
Letters
10
f · l · a · s · h · b · a · c · k · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “flashbacks”
The word “flashbacks” contains 2 syllables, divided as flas · hbacks. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flashbacks" have?
"flashbacks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flashbacks" into syllables?
"flashbacks" is divided into syllables as: flas · hbacks.
What is the Scrabble score for "flashbacks"?
The Scrabble score for "flashbacks" is 24 points.
Using “flashbacks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flashbacks" (flas · hbacks) 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, “flashbacks” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.