How many syllables in “grindery”?
syllables in "grindery"
Word details
Syllables
3
grin · de · ry
Letters
8
g · r · i · n · d · e · r · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “grindery”
The word “grindery” contains 3 syllables, divided as grin · de · ry. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grindery" have?
"grindery" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "grindery" into syllables?
"grindery" is divided into syllables as: grin · de · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "grindery"?
The Scrabble score for "grindery" is 13 points.
Using “grindery” in writing
Three-syllable words like "grindery" (grin · de · ry) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “grindery” 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 “grindery”
The letters in “grindery” can be rearranged to spell one other word: redrying.