How many syllables in “drail”?
syllable in "drail"
Word details
Syllables
1
drail
Letters
5
d · r · a · i · l
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “drail”
The word “drail” contains 1 syllable, divided as drail. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drail" have?
"drail" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drail" into syllables?
"drail" is divided into syllables as: drail.
What is the Scrabble score for "drail"?
The Scrabble score for "drail" is 6 points.
Using “drail” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drail" 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, “drail” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “drail”
The letters in “drail” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: laird, liard, lidar.