How many syllables in “grovel”?
syllables in "grovel"
Word details
Syllables
2
gro · vel
Letters
6
g · r · o · v · e · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “grovel”
The word “grovel” contains 2 syllables, divided as gro · vel. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grovel" have?
"grovel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grovel" into syllables?
"grovel" is divided into syllables as: gro · vel.
What is the Scrabble score for "grovel"?
The Scrabble score for "grovel" is 10 points.
Using “grovel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grovel" (gro · vel) 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, “grovel” 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 “grovel”
The letters in “grovel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: glover.