How many syllables in “grounded”?
syllables in "grounded"
Word details
Syllables
2
groun · ded
Letters
8
g · r · o · u · n · d · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “grounded”
The word “grounded” contains 2 syllables, divided as groun · ded. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grounded" have?
"grounded" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grounded" into syllables?
"grounded" is divided into syllables as: groun · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "grounded"?
The Scrabble score for "grounded" is 11 points.
Using “grounded” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grounded" (groun · ded) 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, “grounded” is worth 11 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 “grounded”
The letters in “grounded” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: underdog, undergod.