How many syllables in “drawer”?
syllables in "drawer"
Word details
Syllables
2
dra · wer
Letters
6
d · r · a · w · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “drawer”
The word “drawer” contains 2 syllables, divided as dra · wer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawer" have?
"drawer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drawer" into syllables?
"drawer" is divided into syllables as: dra · wer.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawer"?
The Scrabble score for "drawer" is 10 points.
Using “drawer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drawer" (dra · wer) 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, “drawer” is worth 10 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 “drawer”
The letters in “drawer” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: redraw, reward, warder, warred.