How many syllables in “flounders”?
syllables in "flounders"
Word details
Syllables
2
floun · ders
Letters
9
f · l · o · u · n · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “flounders”
The word “flounders” contains 2 syllables, divided as floun · ders. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flounders" have?
"flounders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flounders" into syllables?
"flounders" is divided into syllables as: floun · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "flounders"?
The Scrabble score for "flounders" is 13 points.
Using “flounders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flounders" (floun · ders) 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, “flounders” is worth 13 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 “flounders”
The letters in “flounders” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unfolders.