How many syllables in “grandmas”?
syllables in "grandmas"
Word details
Syllables
2
gran · dmas
Letters
8
g · r · a · n · d · m · a · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “grandmas”
The word “grandmas” contains 2 syllables, divided as gran · dmas. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grandmas" have?
"grandmas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grandmas" into syllables?
"grandmas" is divided into syllables as: gran · dmas.
What is the Scrabble score for "grandmas"?
The Scrabble score for "grandmas" is 12 points.
Using “grandmas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grandmas" (gran · dmas) 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, “grandmas” is worth 12 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 “grandmas”
The letters in “grandmas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grandams.