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How many syllables in “greathearted”?

3

syllables in "greathearted"

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Word details

Syllables

3

great · hear · ted

Letters

12

g · r · e · a · t · h · e · a · r · t · e · d

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
r1
e1
a1
t1
h4
e1
a1
r1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “greathearted

The word greathearted contains 3 syllables, divided as great · hear · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "greathearted" have?

"greathearted" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "greathearted" into syllables?

"greathearted" is divided into syllables as: great · hear · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "greathearted"?

The Scrabble score for "greathearted" is 17 points.

Using “greathearted” in writing

Three-syllable words like "greathearted" (great · hear · ted) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, greathearted is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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