How many syllables in “flower”?
syllables in "flower"
Word details
Syllables
2
flo · wer
Letters
6
f · l · o · w · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “flower”
The word “flower” contains 2 syllables, divided as flo · wer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flower" have?
"flower" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flower" into syllables?
"flower" is divided into syllables as: flo · wer.
What is the Scrabble score for "flower"?
The Scrabble score for "flower" is 12 points.
Using “flower” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flower" (flo · wer) 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, “flower” 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 “flower”
The letters in “flower” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: fowler, reflow, wolfer.