How many syllables in “drones”?
syllables in "drones"
Word details
Syllables
2
dro · nes
Letters
6
d · r · o · n · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “drones”
The word “drones” contains 2 syllables, divided as dro · nes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drones" have?
"drones" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drones" into syllables?
"drones" is divided into syllables as: dro · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "drones"?
The Scrabble score for "drones" is 7 points.
Using “drones” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drones" (dro · nes) 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, “drones” is worth 7 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 “drones”
The letters in “drones” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: redons, snored, sonder, sorned.