How many syllables in “flashiness”?
syllables in "flashiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
flas · hi · ness
Letters
10
f · l · a · s · h · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “flashiness”
The word “flashiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as flas · hi · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flashiness" have?
"flashiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flashiness" into syllables?
"flashiness" is divided into syllables as: flas · hi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "flashiness"?
The Scrabble score for "flashiness" is 16 points.
Using “flashiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flashiness" (flas · hi · ness) 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, “flashiness” 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.