How many syllables in “wildflower”?
syllables in "wildflower"
Word details
Syllables
3
wild · flo · wer
Letters
10
w · i · l · d · f · l · o · w · e · r
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “wildflower”
The word “wildflower” contains 3 syllables, divided as wild · flo · wer. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wildflower" have?
"wildflower" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "wildflower" into syllables?
"wildflower" is divided into syllables as: wild · flo · wer.
What is the Scrabble score for "wildflower"?
The Scrabble score for "wildflower" is 20 points.
Using “wildflower” in writing
Three-syllable words like "wildflower" (wild · flo · wer) 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, “wildflower” 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.
Anagrams of “wildflower”
The letters in “wildflower” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wildfowler.