How many syllables in “flutterboards”?
syllables in "flutterboards"
Word details
Syllables
3
flut · ter · boards
Letters
13
f · l · u · t · t · e · r · b · o · a · r · d · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “flutterboards”
The word “flutterboards” contains 3 syllables, divided as flut · ter · boards. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flutterboards" have?
"flutterboards" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "flutterboards" into syllables?
"flutterboards" is divided into syllables as: flut · ter · boards.
What is the Scrabble score for "flutterboards"?
The Scrabble score for "flutterboards" is 19 points.
Using “flutterboards” in writing
Three-syllable words like "flutterboards" (flut · ter · boards) 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, “flutterboards” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.