How many syllables in “grading”?
syllables in "grading"
Word details
Syllables
2
gra · ding
Letters
7
g · r · a · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “grading”
The word “grading” contains 2 syllables, divided as gra · ding. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grading" have?
"grading" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grading" into syllables?
"grading" is divided into syllables as: gra · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "grading"?
The Scrabble score for "grading" is 10 points.
Using “grading” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grading" (gra · ding) 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, “grading” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “grading”
The letters in “grading” can be rearranged to spell one other word: niggard.