How many syllables in “flee”?
syllable in "flee"
Word details
Syllables
1
flee
Letters
4
f · l · e · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “flee”
The word “flee” contains 1 syllable, divided as flee. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flee" have?
"flee" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "flee" into syllables?
"flee" is divided into syllables as: flee.
What is the Scrabble score for "flee"?
The Scrabble score for "flee" is 7 points.
Using “flee” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "flee" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “flee” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “flee”
The letters in “flee” can be rearranged to spell one other word: feel.