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How many syllables in “grime”?

1

syllable in "grime"

grime
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Word details

Syllables

1

grime

Letters

5

g · r · i · m · e

Scrabble

8

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
r1
i1
m3
e1

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About the word “grime

The word grime contains 1 syllable, divided as grime. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "grime" have?

"grime" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "grime" into syllables?

"grime" is divided into syllables as: grime.

What is the Scrabble score for "grime"?

The Scrabble score for "grime" is 8 points.

Using “grime” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "grime" 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, grime 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.

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