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