How many syllables in “flung”?
1
syllable in "flung"
flung
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Word details
Syllables
1
flung
Letters
5
f · l · u · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
f4
l1
u1
n1
g2
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About the word “flung”
The word “flung” contains 1 syllable, divided as flung. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flung" have?
"flung" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "flung" into syllables?
"flung" is divided into syllables as: flung.
What is the Scrabble score for "flung"?
The Scrabble score for "flung" is 9 points.
Using “flung” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "flung" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “flung” is worth 9 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.