How many syllables in “flashlights”?
syllables in "flashlights"
Word details
Syllables
2
flas · hlights
Letters
11
f · l · a · s · h · l · i · g · h · t · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “flashlights”
The word “flashlights” contains 2 syllables, divided as flas · hlights. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flashlights" have?
"flashlights" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flashlights" into syllables?
"flashlights" is divided into syllables as: flas · hlights.
What is the Scrabble score for "flashlights"?
The Scrabble score for "flashlights" is 21 points.
Using “flashlights” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flashlights" (flas · hlights) 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, “flashlights” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.