How many syllables in “floodwaters”?
syllables in "floodwaters"
Word details
Syllables
3
flood · wa · ters
Letters
11
f · l · o · o · d · w · a · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “floodwaters”
The word “floodwaters” contains 3 syllables, divided as flood · wa · ters. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "floodwaters" have?
"floodwaters" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "floodwaters" into syllables?
"floodwaters" is divided into syllables as: flood · wa · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "floodwaters"?
The Scrabble score for "floodwaters" is 18 points.
Using “floodwaters” in writing
Three-syllable words like "floodwaters" (flood · wa · ters) 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, “floodwaters” is worth 18 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 “floodwaters”
The letters in “floodwaters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waterfloods.