How many syllables in “grainy”?
syllables in "grainy"
Word details
Syllables
2
grai · ny
Letters
6
g · r · a · i · n · y
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “grainy”
The word “grainy” contains 2 syllables, divided as grai · ny. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grainy" have?
"grainy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grainy" into syllables?
"grainy" is divided into syllables as: grai · ny.
What is the Scrabble score for "grainy"?
The Scrabble score for "grainy" is 10 points.
Using “grainy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grainy" (grai · ny) 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, “grainy” 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 “grainy”
The letters in “grainy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: raying.