How many syllables in “gravies”?
syllables in "gravies"
Word details
Syllables
2
gra · vies
Letters
7
g · r · a · v · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gravies”
The word “gravies” contains 2 syllables, divided as gra · vies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gravies" have?
"gravies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gravies" into syllables?
"gravies" is divided into syllables as: gra · vies.
What is the Scrabble score for "gravies"?
The Scrabble score for "gravies" is 11 points.
Using “gravies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gravies" (gra · vies) 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, “gravies” 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 “gravies”
The letters in “gravies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rivages.