How many syllables in “grownup”?
syllables in "grownup"
Word details
Syllables
2
grow · nup
Letters
7
g · r · o · w · n · u · p
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “grownup”
The word “grownup” contains 2 syllables, divided as grow · nup. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grownup" have?
"grownup" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grownup" into syllables?
"grownup" is divided into syllables as: grow · nup.
What is the Scrabble score for "grownup"?
The Scrabble score for "grownup" is 13 points.
Using “grownup” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grownup" (grow · nup) 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, “grownup” is worth 13 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 “grownup”
The letters in “grownup” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upgrown.