How many syllables in “flourishers”?
syllables in "flourishers"
Word details
Syllables
3
flou · ris · hers
Letters
11
f · l · o · u · r · i · s · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “flourishers”
The word “flourishers” contains 3 syllables, divided as flou · ris · hers. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flourishers" have?
"flourishers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flourishers" into syllables?
"flourishers" is divided into syllables as: flou · ris · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "flourishers"?
The Scrabble score for "flourishers" is 17 points.
Using “flourishers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flourishers" (flou · ris · hers) 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, “flourishers” 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.