How many syllables in “drearies”?
syllables in "drearies"
Word details
Syllables
2
drea · ries
Letters
8
d · r · e · a · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “drearies”
The word “drearies” contains 2 syllables, divided as drea · ries. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drearies" have?
"drearies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drearies" into syllables?
"drearies" is divided into syllables as: drea · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "drearies"?
The Scrabble score for "drearies" is 9 points.
Using “drearies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drearies" (drea · ries) 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, “drearies” is worth 9 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 “drearies”
The letters in “drearies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reraised.