How many syllables in “grief”?
1
syllable in "grief"
grief
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Word details
Syllables
1
grief
Letters
5
g · r · i · e · f
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
r1
i1
e1
f4
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About the word “grief”
The word “grief” contains 1 syllable, divided as grief. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grief" have?
"grief" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "grief" into syllables?
"grief" is divided into syllables as: grief.
What is the Scrabble score for "grief"?
The Scrabble score for "grief" is 9 points.
Using “grief” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "grief" 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, “grief” 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.