How many syllables in “drabs”?
syllable in "drabs"
Word details
Syllables
1
drabs
Letters
5
d · r · a · b · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “drabs”
The word “drabs” contains 1 syllable, divided as drabs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drabs" have?
"drabs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drabs" into syllables?
"drabs" is divided into syllables as: drabs.
What is the Scrabble score for "drabs"?
The Scrabble score for "drabs" is 8 points.
Using “drabs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drabs" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “drabs” is worth 8 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 “drabs”
The letters in “drabs” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: bards, brads, darbs.