How many syllables in “flimsies”?
syllables in "flimsies"
Word details
Syllables
2
flim · sies
Letters
8
f · l · i · m · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “flimsies”
The word “flimsies” contains 2 syllables, divided as flim · sies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flimsies" have?
"flimsies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flimsies" into syllables?
"flimsies" is divided into syllables as: flim · sies.
What is the Scrabble score for "flimsies"?
The Scrabble score for "flimsies" is 13 points.
Using “flimsies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flimsies" (flim · sies) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “flimsies” is worth 13 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 “flimsies”
The letters in “flimsies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: misfiles.