How many syllables in “flites”?
syllables in "flites"
Word details
Syllables
2
fli · tes
Letters
6
f · l · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “flites”
The word “flites” contains 2 syllables, divided as fli · tes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flites" have?
"flites" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flites" into syllables?
"flites" is divided into syllables as: fli · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "flites"?
The Scrabble score for "flites" is 9 points.
Using “flites” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flites" (fli · tes) 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, “flites” is worth 9 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 “flites”
The letters in “flites” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: filets, fliest, itself, stifle.