How many syllables in “drawdowns”?
syllables in "drawdowns"
Word details
Syllables
2
draw · downs
Letters
9
d · r · a · w · d · o · w · n · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “drawdowns”
The word “drawdowns” contains 2 syllables, divided as draw · downs. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawdowns" have?
"drawdowns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drawdowns" into syllables?
"drawdowns" is divided into syllables as: draw · downs.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawdowns"?
The Scrabble score for "drawdowns" is 17 points.
Using “drawdowns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drawdowns" (draw · downs) 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, “drawdowns” is worth 17 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 “drawdowns”
The letters in “drawdowns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: downwards.