How many syllables in “grapline”?
syllables in "grapline"
Word details
Syllables
2
grap · line
Letters
8
g · r · a · p · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “grapline”
The word “grapline” contains 2 syllables, divided as grap · line. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grapline" have?
"grapline" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grapline" into syllables?
"grapline" is divided into syllables as: grap · line.
What is the Scrabble score for "grapline"?
The Scrabble score for "grapline" is 11 points.
Using “grapline” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grapline" (grap · line) 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, “grapline” is worth 11 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 “grapline”
The letters in “grapline” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pearling.