How many syllables in “drapes”?
syllables in "drapes"
Word details
Syllables
2
dra · pes
Letters
6
d · r · a · p · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “drapes”
The word “drapes” contains 2 syllables, divided as dra · pes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drapes" have?
"drapes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drapes" into syllables?
"drapes" is divided into syllables as: dra · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "drapes"?
The Scrabble score for "drapes" is 9 points.
Using “drapes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drapes" (dra · pes) 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, “drapes” 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 “drapes”
The letters in “drapes” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: padres, parsed, rasped, spader, spared, spread.