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