How many syllables in “drear”?
syllable in "drear"
Word details
Syllables
1
drear
Letters
5
d · r · e · a · r
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “drear”
The word “drear” contains 1 syllable, divided as drear. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drear" have?
"drear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drear" into syllables?
"drear" is divided into syllables as: drear.
What is the Scrabble score for "drear"?
The Scrabble score for "drear" is 6 points.
Using “drear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drear" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “drear” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “drear”
The letters in “drear” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: darer, rared.