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How many syllables in “drongo”?

2

syllables in "drongo"

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Word details

Syllables

2

dron · go

Letters

6

d · r · o · n · g · o

Scrabble

8

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
r1
o1
n1
g2
o1

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About the word “drongo

The word drongo contains 2 syllables, divided as dron · go. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "drongo" have?

"drongo" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "drongo" into syllables?

"drongo" is divided into syllables as: dron · go.

What is the Scrabble score for "drongo"?

The Scrabble score for "drongo" is 8 points.

Using “drongo” in writing

Two-syllable words like "drongo" (dron · go) 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, drongo 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.

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