How many syllables in “flees”?
syllable in "flees"
Word details
Syllables
1
flees
Letters
5
f · l · e · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “flees”
The word “flees” contains 1 syllable, divided as flees. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flees" have?
"flees" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "flees" into syllables?
"flees" is divided into syllables as: flees.
What is the Scrabble score for "flees"?
The Scrabble score for "flees" is 8 points.
Using “flees” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "flees" 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, “flees” is worth 8 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 “flees”
The letters in “flees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: feels.