How many syllables in “greats”?
syllable in "greats"
Word details
Syllables
1
greats
Letters
6
g · r · e · a · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “greats”
The word “greats” contains 1 syllable, divided as greats. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "greats" have?
"greats" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "greats" into syllables?
"greats" is divided into syllables as: greats.
What is the Scrabble score for "greats"?
The Scrabble score for "greats" is 7 points.
Using “greats” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "greats" 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, “greats” is worth 7 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 “greats”
The letters in “greats” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: gaster, grates, retags, stager, targes.