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