How many syllables in “drains”?
syllable in "drains"
Word details
Syllables
1
drains
Letters
6
d · r · a · i · n · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “drains”
The word “drains” contains 1 syllable, divided as drains. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drains" have?
"drains" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drains" into syllables?
"drains" is divided into syllables as: drains.
What is the Scrabble score for "drains"?
The Scrabble score for "drains" is 7 points.
Using “drains” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drains" 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, “drains” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “drains”
The letters in “drains” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: dinars, nadirs, ranids.