How many syllables in “flashiest”?
syllables in "flashiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
flas · hiest
Letters
9
f · l · a · s · h · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “flashiest”
The word “flashiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as flas · hiest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flashiest" have?
"flashiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flashiest" into syllables?
"flashiest" is divided into syllables as: flas · hiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "flashiest"?
The Scrabble score for "flashiest" is 15 points.
Using “flashiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flashiest" (flas · hiest) 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, “flashiest” is worth 15 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 “flashiest”
The letters in “flashiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: faithless.