How many syllables in “great”?
syllable in "great"
Word details
Syllables
1
great
Letters
5
g · r · e · a · t
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “great”
The word “great” contains 1 syllable, divided as great. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "great" have?
"great" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "great" into syllables?
"great" is divided into syllables as: great.
What is the Scrabble score for "great"?
The Scrabble score for "great" is 6 points.
Using “great” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "great" 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, “great” is worth 6 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 “great”
The letters in “great” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: grate, retag, targe, terga.