How many syllables in “grummest”?
syllables in "grummest"
Word details
Syllables
2
grum · mest
Letters
8
g · r · u · m · m · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “grummest”
The word “grummest” contains 2 syllables, divided as grum · mest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grummest" have?
"grummest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "grummest" into syllables?
"grummest" is divided into syllables as: grum · mest.
What is the Scrabble score for "grummest"?
The Scrabble score for "grummest" is 13 points.
Using “grummest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "grummest" (grum · mest) 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, “grummest” 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 “grummest”
The letters in “grummest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grummets.