How many syllables in “flexures”?
syllables in "flexures"
Word details
Syllables
3
fle · xu · res
Letters
8
f · l · e · x · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “flexures”
The word “flexures” contains 3 syllables, divided as fle · xu · res. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flexures" have?
"flexures" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flexures" into syllables?
"flexures" is divided into syllables as: fle · xu · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "flexures"?
The Scrabble score for "flexures" is 18 points.
Using “flexures” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flexures" (fle · xu · res) 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, “flexures” 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.
Anagrams of “flexures”
The letters in “flexures” can be rearranged to spell one other word: refluxes.