How many syllables in “dragees”?
syllables in "dragees"
Word details
Syllables
2
dra · gees
Letters
7
d · r · a · g · e · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dragees”
The word “dragees” contains 2 syllables, divided as dra · gees. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dragees" have?
"dragees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dragees" into syllables?
"dragees" is divided into syllables as: dra · gees.
What is the Scrabble score for "dragees"?
The Scrabble score for "dragees" is 9 points.
Using “dragees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dragees" (dra · gees) 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, “dragees” 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.
Anagrams of “dragees”
The letters in “dragees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: greased.