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