How many syllables in “drown”?
1
syllable in "drown"
drown
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Word details
Syllables
1
drown
Letters
5
d · r · o · w · n
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
d2
r1
o1
w4
n1
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About the word “drown”
The word “drown” contains 1 syllable, divided as drown. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drown" have?
"drown" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drown" into syllables?
"drown" is divided into syllables as: drown.
What is the Scrabble score for "drown"?
The Scrabble score for "drown" is 9 points.
Using “drown” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drown" 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, “drown” is worth 9 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.