How many syllables in “grebe”?
1
syllable in "grebe"
grebe
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Word details
Syllables
1
grebe
Letters
5
g · r · e · b · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
r1
e1
b3
e1
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About the word “grebe”
The word “grebe” contains 1 syllable, divided as grebe. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grebe" have?
"grebe" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "grebe" into syllables?
"grebe" is divided into syllables as: grebe.
What is the Scrabble score for "grebe"?
The Scrabble score for "grebe" is 8 points.
Using “grebe” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "grebe" 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, “grebe” is worth 8 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.