How many syllables in “flounder”?
syllables in "flounder"
Word details
Syllables
2
floun · der
Letters
8
f · l · o · u · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “flounder”
The word “flounder” contains 2 syllables, divided as floun · der. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flounder" have?
"flounder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flounder" into syllables?
"flounder" is divided into syllables as: floun · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "flounder"?
The Scrabble score for "flounder" is 12 points.
Using “flounder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flounder" (floun · der) 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, “flounder” is worth 12 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 “flounder”
The letters in “flounder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unfolder.