How many syllables in “greased”?
syllable in "greased"
Word details
Syllables
1
greased
Letters
7
g · r · e · a · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “greased”
The word “greased” contains 1 syllable, divided as greased. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "greased" have?
"greased" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "greased" into syllables?
"greased" is divided into syllables as: greased.
What is the Scrabble score for "greased"?
The Scrabble score for "greased" is 9 points.
Using “greased” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "greased" 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, “greased” 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.
Anagrams of “greased”
The letters in “greased” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dragees.