How many syllables in “grilles”?
syllables in "grilles"
Word details
Syllables
2
gril · les
Letters
7
g · r · i · l · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “grilles”
The word “grilles” contains 2 syllables, divided as gril · les. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grilles" have?
"grilles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grilles" into syllables?
"grilles" is divided into syllables as: gril · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "grilles"?
The Scrabble score for "grilles" is 8 points.
Using “grilles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grilles" (gril · les) 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, “grilles” 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.
Anagrams of “grilles”
The letters in “grilles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gillers.