grimace

How to Split "grimace" into Syllables

The word grimace is divided into 3 syllables: gri·ma·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• gri — 1st syllable
• ma — 2nd syllable
• ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of grimace:

• IPA: /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/

📖 Definitions

1. A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
2. grimace (third-person singular simple present grimaces, present participle grimacing, simple past and past participle grimaced)

📚 Word Origin & History

From French grimace, from Middle French grimace, from Old French grimace, grimuche, from grime (“mask”) (with the pejorative suffix -ace, from Latin -āceus), from Frankish *grīma, *grīmō (“mask”), from Proto-Germanic *grīmô (“mask, helmet”). Cognate with Old English grīma (“mask, visor, helmet, spectre, apparition”). More at grime. Inherited from Middle French grimace, from Old French grimace, grimuche (“a contorted or wry face, grotesque countenance”), from grime (“...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down grimace into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare grimace with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
grimace	3	gri·ma·ce
greening	2	green-ing
Gromyko	3	gro-my-ko
goring	2	gor-ing
greenish	2	gree-nish

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to grimace:

grid, grim, grin, grip, Gris, grit, grief, Grieg.