How many syllables in “drawdown”?
syllables in "drawdown"
Word details
Syllables
2
draw · down
Letters
8
d · r · a · w · d · o · w · n
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “drawdown”
The word “drawdown” contains 2 syllables, divided as draw · down. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawdown" have?
"drawdown" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drawdown" into syllables?
"drawdown" is divided into syllables as: draw · down.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawdown"?
The Scrabble score for "drawdown" is 16 points.
Using “drawdown” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drawdown" (draw · down) 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, “drawdown” is worth 16 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 “drawdown”
The letters in “drawdown” can be rearranged to spell one other word: downward.