How many syllables in “drawback”?
syllables in "drawback"
Word details
Syllables
2
draw · back
Letters
8
d · r · a · w · b · a · c · k
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “drawback”
The word “drawback” contains 2 syllables, divided as draw · back. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawback" have?
"drawback" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drawback" into syllables?
"drawback" is divided into syllables as: draw · back.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawback"?
The Scrabble score for "drawback" is 20 points.
Using “drawback” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drawback" (draw · back) 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, “drawback” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “drawback”
The letters in “drawback” can be rearranged to spell one other word: backward.