How many syllables in “drainers”?
syllables in "drainers"
Word details
Syllables
2
drai · ners
Letters
8
d · r · a · i · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “drainers”
The word “drainers” contains 2 syllables, divided as drai · ners. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drainers" have?
"drainers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drainers" into syllables?
"drainers" is divided into syllables as: drai · ners.
What is the Scrabble score for "drainers"?
The Scrabble score for "drainers" is 9 points.
Using “drainers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drainers" (drai · ners) 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, “drainers” 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 “drainers”
The letters in “drainers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: serranid.