How many syllables in “drawbacks”?
syllables in "drawbacks"
Word details
Syllables
2
draw · backs
Letters
9
d · r · a · w · b · a · c · k · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “drawbacks”
The word “drawbacks” contains 2 syllables, divided as draw · backs. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawbacks" have?
"drawbacks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drawbacks" into syllables?
"drawbacks" is divided into syllables as: draw · backs.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawbacks"?
The Scrabble score for "drawbacks" is 21 points.
Using “drawbacks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drawbacks" (draw · backs) 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, “drawbacks” is worth 21 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 “drawbacks”
The letters in “drawbacks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: backwards.