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