How many syllables in “grandnieces”?
syllables in "grandnieces"
Word details
Syllables
3
gran · dnie · ces
Letters
11
g · r · a · n · d · n · i · e · c · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “grandnieces”
The word “grandnieces” contains 3 syllables, divided as gran · dnie · ces. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grandnieces" have?
"grandnieces" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "grandnieces" into syllables?
"grandnieces" is divided into syllables as: gran · dnie · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "grandnieces"?
The Scrabble score for "grandnieces" is 15 points.
Using “grandnieces” in writing
Three-syllable words like "grandnieces" (gran · dnie · ces) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “grandnieces” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “grandnieces”
The letters in “grandnieces” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reascending.