How many syllables in “grew”?
1
syllable in "grew"
grew
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Word details
Syllables
1
grew
Letters
4
g · r · e · w
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
g2
r1
e1
w4
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About the word “grew”
The word “grew” contains 1 syllable, divided as grew. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grew" have?
"grew" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "grew" into syllables?
"grew" is divided into syllables as: grew.
What is the Scrabble score for "grew"?
The Scrabble score for "grew" is 8 points.
Using “grew” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "grew" 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, “grew” 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.