How many syllables in “grave”?
1
syllable in "grave"
grave
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Word details
Syllables
1
grave
Letters
5
g · r · a · v · e
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
g2
r1
a1
v4
e1
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About the word “grave”
The word “grave” contains 1 syllable, divided as grave. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grave" have?
"grave" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "grave" into syllables?
"grave" is divided into syllables as: grave.
What is the Scrabble score for "grave"?
The Scrabble score for "grave" is 9 points.
Using “grave” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "grave" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “grave” 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.