How many syllables in “flugelhorn”?
syllables in "flugelhorn"
Word details
Syllables
3
flu · gel · horn
Letters
10
f · l · u · g · e · l · h · o · r · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “flugelhorn”
The word “flugelhorn” contains 3 syllables, divided as flu · gel · horn. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flugelhorn" have?
"flugelhorn" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flugelhorn" into syllables?
"flugelhorn" is divided into syllables as: flu · gel · horn.
What is the Scrabble score for "flugelhorn"?
The Scrabble score for "flugelhorn" is 17 points.
Using “flugelhorn” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flugelhorn" (flu · gel · horn) 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, “flugelhorn” 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.