How many syllables in “grieving”?
syllables in "grieving"
Word details
Syllables
2
grie · ving
Letters
8
g · r · i · e · v · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “grieving”
The word “grieving” contains 2 syllables, divided as grie · ving. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grieving" have?
"grieving" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grieving" into syllables?
"grieving" is divided into syllables as: grie · ving.
What is the Scrabble score for "grieving"?
The Scrabble score for "grieving" is 13 points.
Using “grieving” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grieving" (grie · ving) 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, “grieving” is worth 13 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 “grieving”
The letters in “grieving” can be rearranged to spell one other word: regiving.