How many syllables in “drainages”?
syllables in "drainages"
Word details
Syllables
3
drai · na · ges
Letters
9
d · r · a · i · n · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “drainages”
The word “drainages” contains 3 syllables, divided as drai · na · ges. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drainages" have?
"drainages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "drainages" into syllables?
"drainages" is divided into syllables as: drai · na · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "drainages"?
The Scrabble score for "drainages" is 11 points.
Using “drainages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "drainages" (drai · na · ges) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “drainages” is worth 11 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 “drainages”
The letters in “drainages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gardenias.