How many syllables in “flatiron”?
syllables in "flatiron"
Word details
Syllables
3
fla · ti · ron
Letters
8
f · l · a · t · i · r · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “flatiron”
The word “flatiron” contains 3 syllables, divided as fla · ti · ron. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flatiron" have?
"flatiron" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flatiron" into syllables?
"flatiron" is divided into syllables as: fla · ti · ron.
What is the Scrabble score for "flatiron"?
The Scrabble score for "flatiron" is 11 points.
Using “flatiron” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flatiron" (fla · ti · ron) 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, “flatiron” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “flatiron”
The letters in “flatiron” can be rearranged to spell one other word: inflator.