How many syllables in “greasy”?
syllables in "greasy"
Word details
Syllables
2
grea · sy
Letters
6
g · r · e · a · s · y
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “greasy”
The word “greasy” contains 2 syllables, divided as grea · sy. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "greasy" have?
"greasy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "greasy" into syllables?
"greasy" is divided into syllables as: grea · sy.
What is the Scrabble score for "greasy"?
The Scrabble score for "greasy" is 10 points.
Using “greasy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "greasy" (grea · sy) 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, “greasy” is worth 10 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 “greasy”
The letters in “greasy” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: gyrase, yagers.