How many syllables in “drawbores”?
syllables in "drawbores"
Word details
Syllables
3
draw · bo · res
Letters
9
d · r · a · w · b · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “drawbores”
The word “drawbores” contains 3 syllables, divided as draw · bo · res. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawbores" have?
"drawbores" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "drawbores" into syllables?
"drawbores" is divided into syllables as: draw · bo · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawbores"?
The Scrabble score for "drawbores" is 15 points.
Using “drawbores” in writing
Three-syllable words like "drawbores" (draw · bo · res) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “drawbores” is worth 15 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 “drawbores”
The letters in “drawbores” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wardrobes.