How many syllables in “grinds”?
1
syllable in "grinds"
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Word details
Syllables
1
grinds
Letters
6
g · r · i · n · d · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
r1
i1
n1
d2
s1
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About the word “grinds”
The word “grinds” contains 1 syllable, divided as grinds. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grinds" have?
"grinds" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "grinds" into syllables?
"grinds" is divided into syllables as: grinds.
What is the Scrabble score for "grinds"?
The Scrabble score for "grinds" is 8 points.
Using “grinds” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "grinds" 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, “grinds” 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.