How many syllables in “grinder”?
syllables in "grinder"
Word details
Syllables
2
grin · der
Letters
7
g · r · i · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “grinder”
The word “grinder” contains 2 syllables, divided as grin · der. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grinder" have?
"grinder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grinder" into syllables?
"grinder" is divided into syllables as: grin · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "grinder"?
The Scrabble score for "grinder" is 9 points.
Using “grinder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grinder" (grin · der) 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, “grinder” 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.
Anagrams of “grinder”
The letters in “grinder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: regrind.