How many syllables in “grenade”?
syllables in "grenade"
Word details
Syllables
2
gren · ade
Letters
7
g · r · e · n · a · d · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “grenade”
The word “grenade” contains 2 syllables, divided as gren · ade. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grenade" have?
"grenade" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grenade" into syllables?
"grenade" is divided into syllables as: gren · ade.
What is the Scrabble score for "grenade"?
The Scrabble score for "grenade" is 9 points.
Using “grenade” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grenade" (gren · ade) 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, “grenade” is worth 9 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 “grenade”
The letters in “grenade” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: angered, derange, enraged, grandee.