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How many syllables in “grumpiness”?

3

syllables in "grumpiness"

grumpiness
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Word details

Syllables

3

grum · pi · ness

Letters

10

g · r · u · m · p · i · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
r1
u1
m3
p3
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “grumpiness

The word grumpiness contains 3 syllables, divided as grum · pi · ness. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "grumpiness" have?

"grumpiness" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "grumpiness" into syllables?

"grumpiness" is divided into syllables as: grum · pi · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "grumpiness"?

The Scrabble score for "grumpiness" is 15 points.

Using “grumpiness” in writing

Three-syllable words like "grumpiness" (grum · pi · ness) 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, grumpiness is worth 15 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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