How many syllables in “flood”?
1
syllable in "flood"
flood
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Word details
Syllables
1
flood
Letters
5
f · l · o · o · d
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
l1
o1
o1
d2
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About the word “flood”
The word “flood” contains 1 syllable, divided as flood. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flood" have?
"flood" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "flood" into syllables?
"flood" is divided into syllables as: flood.
What is the Scrabble score for "flood"?
The Scrabble score for "flood" is 9 points.
Using “flood” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "flood" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “flood” 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.