How many syllables in “flechettes”?
syllables in "flechettes"
Word details
Syllables
3
flec · het · tes
Letters
10
f · l · e · c · h · e · t · t · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “flechettes”
The word “flechettes” contains 3 syllables, divided as flec · het · tes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flechettes" have?
"flechettes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flechettes" into syllables?
"flechettes" is divided into syllables as: flec · het · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "flechettes"?
The Scrabble score for "flechettes" is 18 points.
Using “flechettes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flechettes" (flec · het · tes) 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, “flechettes” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.