How many syllables in “drawbore”?
syllables in "drawbore"
Word details
Syllables
2
draw · bore
Letters
8
d · r · a · w · b · o · r · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “drawbore”
The word “drawbore” contains 2 syllables, divided as draw · bore. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawbore" have?
"drawbore" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drawbore" into syllables?
"drawbore" is divided into syllables as: draw · bore.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawbore"?
The Scrabble score for "drawbore" is 14 points.
Using “drawbore” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drawbore" (draw · bore) 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, “drawbore” is worth 14 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 “drawbore”
The letters in “drawbore” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wardrobe.