How many syllables in “drugstores”?
syllables in "drugstores"
Word details
Syllables
3
drug · sto · res
Letters
10
d · r · u · g · s · t · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
12
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About the word “drugstores”
The word “drugstores” contains 3 syllables, divided as drug · sto · res. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drugstores" have?
"drugstores" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "drugstores" into syllables?
"drugstores" is divided into syllables as: drug · sto · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "drugstores"?
The Scrabble score for "drugstores" is 12 points.
Using “drugstores” in writing
Three-syllable words like "drugstores" (drug · sto · res) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “drugstores” is worth 12 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.