How many syllables in “groomsman”?
syllables in "groomsman"
Word details
Syllables
2
groom · sman
Letters
9
g · r · o · o · m · s · m · a · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “groomsman”
The word “groomsman” contains 2 syllables, divided as groom · sman. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "groomsman" have?
"groomsman" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "groomsman" into syllables?
"groomsman" is divided into syllables as: groom · sman.
What is the Scrabble score for "groomsman"?
The Scrabble score for "groomsman" is 14 points.
Using “groomsman” in writing
Two-syllable words like "groomsman" (groom · sman) 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, “groomsman” is worth 14 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 “groomsman”
The letters in “groomsman” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: monograms, nomograms.