How many syllables in “drinkables”?
syllables in "drinkables"
Word details
Syllables
3
drin · ka · bles
Letters
10
d · r · i · n · k · a · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “drinkables”
The word “drinkables” contains 3 syllables, divided as drin · ka · bles. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drinkables" have?
"drinkables" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "drinkables" into syllables?
"drinkables" is divided into syllables as: drin · ka · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "drinkables"?
The Scrabble score for "drinkables" is 17 points.
Using “drinkables” in writing
Three-syllable words like "drinkables" (drin · ka · bles) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “drinkables” 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.