How many syllables in “drums”?
1
syllable in "drums"
drums
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Word details
Syllables
1
drums
Letters
5
d · r · u · m · s
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
r1
u1
m3
s1
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About the word “drums”
The word “drums” contains 1 syllable, divided as drums. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drums" have?
"drums" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drums" into syllables?
"drums" is divided into syllables as: drums.
What is the Scrabble score for "drums"?
The Scrabble score for "drums" is 8 points.
Using “drums” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drums" 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, “drums” is worth 8 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.