How many syllables in “drowsing”?
syllables in "drowsing"
Word details
Syllables
2
drow · sing
Letters
8
d · r · o · w · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “drowsing”
The word “drowsing” contains 2 syllables, divided as drow · sing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drowsing" have?
"drowsing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drowsing" into syllables?
"drowsing" is divided into syllables as: drow · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "drowsing"?
The Scrabble score for "drowsing" is 13 points.
Using “drowsing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drowsing" (drow · sing) 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, “drowsing” is worth 13 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 “drowsing”
The letters in “drowsing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wordings.