How many syllables in “flowering”?
syllables in "flowering"
Word details
Syllables
3
flo · we · ring
Letters
9
f · l · o · w · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “flowering”
The word “flowering” contains 3 syllables, divided as flo · we · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flowering" have?
"flowering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flowering" into syllables?
"flowering" is divided into syllables as: flo · we · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "flowering"?
The Scrabble score for "flowering" is 16 points.
Using “flowering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flowering" (flo · we · ring) 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, “flowering” is worth 16 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 “flowering”
The letters in “flowering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reflowing.