How many syllables in “grindstone”?
syllables in "grindstone"
Word details
Syllables
2
grind · stone
Letters
10
g · r · i · n · d · s · t · o · n · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “grindstone”
The word “grindstone” contains 2 syllables, divided as grind · stone. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grindstone" have?
"grindstone" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grindstone" into syllables?
"grindstone" is divided into syllables as: grind · stone.
What is the Scrabble score for "grindstone"?
The Scrabble score for "grindstone" is 12 points.
Using “grindstone” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grindstone" (grind · stone) 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, “grindstone” is worth 12 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 “grindstone”
The letters in “grindstone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stringendo.