How many syllables in “drained”?
syllable in "drained"
Word details
Syllables
1
drained
Letters
7
d · r · a · i · n · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “drained”
The word “drained” contains 1 syllable, divided as drained. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drained" have?
"drained" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drained" into syllables?
"drained" is divided into syllables as: drained.
What is the Scrabble score for "drained"?
The Scrabble score for "drained" is 9 points.
Using “drained” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drained" 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, “drained” is worth 9 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 “drained”
The letters in “drained” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dandier.