How many syllables in “greatened”?
syllables in "greatened"
Word details
Syllables
2
great · ened
Letters
9
g · r · e · a · t · e · n · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “greatened”
The word “greatened” contains 2 syllables, divided as great · ened. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "greatened" have?
"greatened" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "greatened" into syllables?
"greatened" is divided into syllables as: great · ened.
What is the Scrabble score for "greatened"?
The Scrabble score for "greatened" is 11 points.
Using “greatened” in writing
Two-syllable words like "greatened" (great · ened) 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, “greatened” 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 “greatened”
The letters in “greatened” can be rearranged to spell one other word: generated.