How many syllables in “dragnets”?
syllables in "dragnets"
Word details
Syllables
2
drag · nets
Letters
8
d · r · a · g · n · e · t · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dragnets”
The word “dragnets” contains 2 syllables, divided as drag · nets. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dragnets" have?
"dragnets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dragnets" into syllables?
"dragnets" is divided into syllables as: drag · nets.
What is the Scrabble score for "dragnets"?
The Scrabble score for "dragnets" is 10 points.
Using “dragnets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dragnets" (drag · nets) 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, “dragnets” is worth 10 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 “dragnets”
The letters in “dragnets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grandest.