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