How many syllables in “grandee”?
syllables in "grandee"
Word details
Syllables
2
gran · dee
Letters
7
g · r · a · n · d · e · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “grandee”
The word “grandee” contains 2 syllables, divided as gran · dee. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grandee" have?
"grandee" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grandee" into syllables?
"grandee" is divided into syllables as: gran · dee.
What is the Scrabble score for "grandee"?
The Scrabble score for "grandee" is 9 points.
Using “grandee” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grandee" (gran · dee) 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, “grandee” is worth 9 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 “grandee”
The letters in “grandee” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: angered, derange, enraged, grenade.