How many syllables in “flushing”?
syllables in "flushing"
Word details
Syllables
2
flus · hing
Letters
8
f · l · u · s · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “flushing”
The word “flushing” contains 2 syllables, divided as flus · hing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flushing" have?
"flushing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flushing" into syllables?
"flushing" is divided into syllables as: flus · hing.
What is the Scrabble score for "flushing"?
The Scrabble score for "flushing" is 15 points.
Using “flushing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flushing" (flus · hing) 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, “flushing” is worth 15 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 “flushing”
The letters in “flushing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lungfish.