How many syllables in “grapes”?
syllables in "grapes"
Word details
Syllables
2
gra · pes
Letters
6
g · r · a · p · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “grapes”
The word “grapes” contains 2 syllables, divided as gra · pes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grapes" have?
"grapes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grapes" into syllables?
"grapes" is divided into syllables as: gra · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "grapes"?
The Scrabble score for "grapes" is 9 points.
Using “grapes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grapes" (gra · pes) 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, “grapes” 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 “grapes”
The letters in “grapes” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: gapers, gasper, pagers, parges, sparge.