How many syllables in “flirting”?
syllables in "flirting"
Word details
Syllables
2
flir · ting
Letters
8
f · l · i · r · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “flirting”
The word “flirting” contains 2 syllables, divided as flir · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flirting" have?
"flirting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flirting" into syllables?
"flirting" is divided into syllables as: flir · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "flirting"?
The Scrabble score for "flirting" is 12 points.
Using “flirting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flirting" (flir · ting) 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, “flirting” is worth 12 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 “flirting”
The letters in “flirting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trifling.