How many syllables in “draft”?
1
syllable in "draft"
draft
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Word details
Syllables
1
draft
Letters
5
d · r · a · f · t
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
r1
a1
f4
t1
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About the word “draft”
The word “draft” contains 1 syllable, divided as draft. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "draft" have?
"draft" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "draft" into syllables?
"draft" is divided into syllables as: draft.
What is the Scrabble score for "draft"?
The Scrabble score for "draft" is 9 points.
Using “draft” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "draft" 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, “draft” is worth 9 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.