How many syllables in “dropsies”?
syllables in "dropsies"
Word details
Syllables
2
drop · sies
Letters
8
d · r · o · p · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “dropsies”
The word “dropsies” contains 2 syllables, divided as drop · sies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dropsies" have?
"dropsies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dropsies" into syllables?
"dropsies" is divided into syllables as: drop · sies.
What is the Scrabble score for "dropsies"?
The Scrabble score for "dropsies" is 11 points.
Using “dropsies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dropsies" (drop · sies) 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, “dropsies” is worth 11 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 “dropsies”
The letters in “dropsies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: disposer.