How many syllables in “drogue”?
syllables in "drogue"
Word details
Syllables
2
dro · gue
Letters
6
d · r · o · g · u · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “drogue”
The word “drogue” contains 2 syllables, divided as dro · gue. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drogue" have?
"drogue" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drogue" into syllables?
"drogue" is divided into syllables as: dro · gue.
What is the Scrabble score for "drogue"?
The Scrabble score for "drogue" is 8 points.
Using “drogue” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drogue" (dro · gue) 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, “drogue” is worth 8 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 “drogue”
The letters in “drogue” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: gourde, rogued, rouged.