How many syllables in “flightiness”?
syllables in "flightiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
flig · hti · ness
Letters
11
f · l · i · g · h · t · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “flightiness”
The word “flightiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as flig · hti · ness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flightiness" have?
"flightiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flightiness" into syllables?
"flightiness" is divided into syllables as: flig · hti · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "flightiness"?
The Scrabble score for "flightiness" is 18 points.
Using “flightiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flightiness" (flig · hti · ness) 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, “flightiness” 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.