How many syllables in “waterflood”?
syllables in "waterflood"
Word details
Syllables
3
wa · ter · flood
Letters
10
w · a · t · e · r · f · l · o · o · d
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “waterflood”
The word “waterflood” contains 3 syllables, divided as wa · ter · flood. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "waterflood" have?
"waterflood" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "waterflood" into syllables?
"waterflood" is divided into syllables as: wa · ter · flood.
What is the Scrabble score for "waterflood"?
The Scrabble score for "waterflood" is 17 points.
Using “waterflood” in writing
Three-syllable words like "waterflood" (wa · ter · flood) 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, “waterflood” is worth 17 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 “waterflood”
The letters in “waterflood” can be rearranged to spell one other word: floodwater.