How many syllables in “floodwater”?
syllables in "floodwater"
Word details
Syllables
3
flood · wa · ter
Letters
10
f · l · o · o · d · w · a · t · e · r
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “floodwater”
The word “floodwater” contains 3 syllables, divided as flood · wa · ter. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "floodwater" have?
"floodwater" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "floodwater" into syllables?
"floodwater" is divided into syllables as: flood · wa · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "floodwater"?
The Scrabble score for "floodwater" is 17 points.
Using “floodwater” in writing
Three-syllable words like "floodwater" (flood · wa · ter) 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, “floodwater” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “floodwater”
The letters in “floodwater” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waterflood.