How many syllables in “flirtation”?
syllables in "flirtation"
Word details
Syllables
3
flirt · ation
Letters
10
f · l · i · r · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “flirtation”
The word “flirtation” contains 3 syllables, divided as flirt · ation. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flirtation" have?
"flirtation" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flirtation" into syllables?
"flirtation" is divided into syllables as: flirt · ation.
What is the Scrabble score for "flirtation"?
The Scrabble score for "flirtation" is 13 points.
Using “flirtation” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flirtation" (flirt · ation) 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, “flirtation” 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 “flirtation”
The letters in “flirtation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: filtration.