How many syllables in “grease”?
syllable in "grease"
Word details
Syllables
1
grease
Letters
6
g · r · e · a · s · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “grease”
The word “grease” contains 1 syllable, divided as grease. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grease" have?
"grease" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "grease" into syllables?
"grease" is divided into syllables as: grease.
What is the Scrabble score for "grease"?
The Scrabble score for "grease" is 7 points.
Using “grease” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "grease" 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, “grease” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “grease”
The letters in “grease” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: agrees, eagers, eagres, ragees.