How many syllables in “drawing”?
syllables in "drawing"
Word details
Syllables
2
dra · wing
Letters
7
d · r · a · w · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “drawing”
The word “drawing” contains 2 syllables, divided as dra · wing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drawing" have?
"drawing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drawing" into syllables?
"drawing" is divided into syllables as: dra · wing.
What is the Scrabble score for "drawing"?
The Scrabble score for "drawing" is 12 points.
Using “drawing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drawing" (dra · wing) 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, “drawing” is worth 12 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 “drawing”
The letters in “drawing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: warding.