drama
dra·ma/ˈdɹɑmə/noun
drama is spelled D-R-A-M-A: 5 letters and 2 syllables (dra·ma). It appears 47 times per million words in written English, the 2,153rd most frequent word form (wordfreq, 2021 data). As a noun, drama means “A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue” (English Wiktionary, September 2026). The plural of drama is dramas or dramata.
How many letters and syllables are in drama?
| Letters | 5: D-R-A-M-A |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2: dra·ma |
| In writing | 47 times per million words; the 2,153rd most frequent word form |
| Wrong spellings searched | none measured in search |
| Rhymes with | |
| Same letters |
Sources: letters and syllables from the English Wiktionary's hyphenation or pronunciation; written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media); rhymes and same-letter words are computed by PlainSpell from its own word list.
How common is drama?
Drama appears 47 times per million words in written English, the 2,153rd most frequent word form in the list.
Source: written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
How do you pronounce drama?
- UK /ˈdɹɑːmə/
- US /ˈdɹɑmə/
- Canada /ˈdɹæmə/
Drama has 2 syllables, split dra·ma in writing.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract). Recordings: En-us-drama.ogg, Wikimedia Commons (author and licence on each file's page).
What rhymes with drama?
6 words on PlainSpell end in the same sounds as drama from its last stressed vowel (/ɑmə/):
Spelled with the same letters in another order: damar.
Computed by PlainSpell from the pronunciations in the English Wiktionary (dump of September 2, 2026): a rhyme shares every sound from the last stressed vowel to the end; ordered by written frequency (wordfreq 3.1).
Forms of drama
- dramas plural
- dramata plural
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
What does drama mean?
The meanings the English Wiktionary records, quoted as written there (source below).
noun
- 1
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.
- 2
Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
- 3
Theatrical plays in general.
- 4
A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.
- 5
slangRumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
Drama in Spanish, French, German and Portuguese
| Language | Words |
|---|---|
| French | drame |
| German | Drama , Schauspiel |
| Portuguese | drama |
| Spanish | drama, obra teatral |
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract). Translations are Wiktionary's, by sense; a linked word has its own PlainSpell page.
Where does drama come from?
From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).