How many syllables in “grandees”?
syllables in "grandees"
Word details
Syllables
2
gran · dees
Letters
8
g · r · a · n · d · e · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “grandees”
The word “grandees” contains 2 syllables, divided as gran · dees. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grandees" have?
"grandees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grandees" into syllables?
"grandees" is divided into syllables as: gran · dees.
What is the Scrabble score for "grandees"?
The Scrabble score for "grandees" is 10 points.
Using “grandees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grandees" (gran · dees) 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, “grandees” 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 “grandees”
The letters in “grandees” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: deranges, grenades.