How many syllables in “drainer”?
syllables in "drainer"
Word details
Syllables
2
drai · ner
Letters
7
d · r · a · i · n · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “drainer”
The word “drainer” contains 2 syllables, divided as drai · ner. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drainer" have?
"drainer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drainer" into syllables?
"drainer" is divided into syllables as: drai · ner.
What is the Scrabble score for "drainer"?
The Scrabble score for "drainer" is 8 points.
Using “drainer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drainer" (drai · ner) 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, “drainer” is worth 8 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 “drainer”
The letters in “drainer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: randier.