How many syllables in “grenadine”?
syllables in "grenadine"
Word details
Syllables
3
gre · nad · ine
Letters
9
g · r · e · n · a · d · i · n · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “grenadine”
The word “grenadine” contains 3 syllables, divided as gre · nad · ine. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grenadine" have?
"grenadine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "grenadine" into syllables?
"grenadine" is divided into syllables as: gre · nad · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "grenadine"?
The Scrabble score for "grenadine" is 11 points.
Using “grenadine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "grenadine" (gre · nad · ine) 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, “grenadine” is worth 11 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 “grenadine”
The letters in “grenadine” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: endearing, engrained.