How many syllables in “refluxes”?
syllables in "refluxes"
Word details
Syllables
2
refl · uxes
Letters
8
r · e · f · l · u · x · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “refluxes”
The word “refluxes” contains 2 syllables, divided as refl · uxes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "refluxes" have?
"refluxes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "refluxes" into syllables?
"refluxes" is divided into syllables as: refl · uxes.
What is the Scrabble score for "refluxes"?
The Scrabble score for "refluxes" is 18 points.
Using “refluxes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "refluxes" (refl · uxes) 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, “refluxes” is worth 18 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 “refluxes”
The letters in “refluxes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flexures.