How many syllables in “grasshoppers”?
syllables in "grasshoppers"
Word details
Syllables
3
gras · shop · pers
Letters
12
g · r · a · s · s · h · o · p · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “grasshoppers”
The word “grasshoppers” contains 3 syllables, divided as gras · shop · pers. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grasshoppers" have?
"grasshoppers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "grasshoppers" into syllables?
"grasshoppers" is divided into syllables as: gras · shop · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "grasshoppers"?
The Scrabble score for "grasshoppers" is 20 points.
Using “grasshoppers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "grasshoppers" (gras · shop · pers) 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, “grasshoppers” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.