How many syllables in “drafter”?
syllables in "drafter"
Word details
Syllables
2
draf · ter
Letters
7
d · r · a · f · t · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “drafter”
The word “drafter” contains 2 syllables, divided as draf · ter. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drafter" have?
"drafter" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drafter" into syllables?
"drafter" is divided into syllables as: draf · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "drafter"?
The Scrabble score for "drafter" is 11 points.
Using “drafter” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drafter" (draf · ter) 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, “drafter” is worth 11 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 “drafter”
The letters in “drafter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: redraft.