How many syllables in “drop”?
syllable in "drop"
Word details
Syllables
1
drop
Letters
4
d · r · o · p
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “drop”
The word “drop” contains 1 syllable, divided as drop. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drop" have?
"drop" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drop" into syllables?
"drop" is divided into syllables as: drop.
What is the Scrabble score for "drop"?
The Scrabble score for "drop" is 7 points.
Using “drop” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drop" 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, “drop” 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 “drop”
The letters in “drop” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dorp, prod.