How many syllables in “wildflowers”?
syllables in "wildflowers"
Word details
Syllables
3
wild · flo · wers
Letters
11
w · i · l · d · f · l · o · w · e · r · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “wildflowers”
The word “wildflowers” contains 3 syllables, divided as wild · flo · wers. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wildflowers" have?
"wildflowers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "wildflowers" into syllables?
"wildflowers" is divided into syllables as: wild · flo · wers.
What is the Scrabble score for "wildflowers"?
The Scrabble score for "wildflowers" is 21 points.
Using “wildflowers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "wildflowers" (wild · flo · wers) 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, “wildflowers” is worth 21 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 “wildflowers”
The letters in “wildflowers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wildfowlers.