How many syllables in “grenades”?
syllables in "grenades"
Word details
Syllables
3
gre · na · des
Letters
8
g · r · e · n · a · d · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “grenades”
The word “grenades” contains 3 syllables, divided as gre · na · des. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grenades" have?
"grenades" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "grenades" into syllables?
"grenades" is divided into syllables as: gre · na · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "grenades"?
The Scrabble score for "grenades" is 10 points.
Using “grenades” in writing
Three-syllable words like "grenades" (gre · na · des) 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, “grenades” is worth 10 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 “grenades”
The letters in “grenades” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: deranges, grandees.