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How many syllables in “grubbinesses”?

3

syllables in "grubbinesses"

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Word details

Syllables

3

grub · bine · sses

Letters

12

g · r · u · b · b · i · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
r1
u1
b3
b3
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “grubbinesses

The word grubbinesses contains 3 syllables, divided as grub · bine · sses. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "grubbinesses" have?

"grubbinesses" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "grubbinesses" into syllables?

"grubbinesses" is divided into syllables as: grub · bine · sses.

What is the Scrabble score for "grubbinesses"?

The Scrabble score for "grubbinesses" is 17 points.

Using “grubbinesses” in writing

Three-syllable words like "grubbinesses" (grub · bine · sses) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, grubbinesses is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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