How many syllables in “drain”?
syllable in "drain"
Word details
Syllables
1
drain
Letters
5
d · r · a · i · n
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “drain”
The word “drain” contains 1 syllable, divided as drain. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drain" have?
"drain" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drain" into syllables?
"drain" is divided into syllables as: drain.
What is the Scrabble score for "drain"?
The Scrabble score for "drain" is 6 points.
Using “drain” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drain" 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, “drain” 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 “drain”
The letters in “drain” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: dinar, nadir, ranid.