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