How many syllables in “floodgates”?
syllables in "floodgates"
Word details
Syllables
3
flood · ga · tes
Letters
10
f · l · o · o · d · g · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “floodgates”
The word “floodgates” contains 3 syllables, divided as flood · ga · tes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "floodgates" have?
"floodgates" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "floodgates" into syllables?
"floodgates" is divided into syllables as: flood · ga · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "floodgates"?
The Scrabble score for "floodgates" is 15 points.
Using “floodgates” in writing
Three-syllable words like "floodgates" (flood · ga · tes) 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, “floodgates” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.