How many syllables in “grounder”?
syllables in "grounder"
Word details
Syllables
2
groun · der
Letters
8
g · r · o · u · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “grounder”
The word “grounder” contains 2 syllables, divided as groun · der. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grounder" have?
"grounder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grounder" into syllables?
"grounder" is divided into syllables as: groun · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "grounder"?
The Scrabble score for "grounder" is 10 points.
Using “grounder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grounder" (groun · der) 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, “grounder” is worth 10 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 “grounder”
The letters in “grounder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reground.