How many syllables in “drapers”?
syllables in "drapers"
Word details
Syllables
2
dra · pers
Letters
7
d · r · a · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “drapers”
The word “drapers” contains 2 syllables, divided as dra · pers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drapers" have?
"drapers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drapers" into syllables?
"drapers" is divided into syllables as: dra · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "drapers"?
The Scrabble score for "drapers" is 10 points.
Using “drapers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drapers" (dra · pers) 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, “drapers” is worth 10 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 “drapers”
The letters in “drapers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sparred.