How many syllables in “drone”?
syllable in "drone"
Word details
Syllables
1
drone
Letters
5
d · r · o · n · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “drone”
The word “drone” contains 1 syllable, divided as drone. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drone" have?
"drone" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drone" into syllables?
"drone" is divided into syllables as: drone.
What is the Scrabble score for "drone"?
The Scrabble score for "drone" is 6 points.
Using “drone” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drone" 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, “drone” 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 “drone”
The letters in “drone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: redon.