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How many syllables in “fluxgates”?

3

syllables in "fluxgates"

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Word details

Syllables

3

flux · ga · tes

Letters

9

f · l · u · x · g · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
l1
u1
x8
g2
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “fluxgates

The word fluxgates contains 3 syllables, divided as flux · ga · tes. It has 9 letters.

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How many syllables does "fluxgates" have?

"fluxgates" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "fluxgates" into syllables?

"fluxgates" is divided into syllables as: flux · ga · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "fluxgates"?

The Scrabble score for "fluxgates" is 20 points.

Using “fluxgates” in writing

Three-syllable words like "fluxgates" (flux · ga · tes) 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, fluxgates is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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