How many syllables in “drabnesses”?
syllables in "drabnesses"
Word details
Syllables
2
drabn · esses
Letters
10
d · r · a · b · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “drabnesses”
The word “drabnesses” contains 2 syllables, divided as drabn · esses. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "drabnesses" have?
"drabnesses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drabnesses" into syllables?
"drabnesses" is divided into syllables as: drabn · esses.
What is the Scrabble score for "drabnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "drabnesses" is 13 points.
Using “drabnesses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drabnesses" (drabn · esses) 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, “drabnesses” 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.