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How many syllables in “appears”?

2

syllables in "appears"

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Word details

Syllables

2

ap · pears

Letters

7

a · p · p · e · a · r · s

Scrabble

11

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

a1
p3
p3
e1
a1
r1
s1

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About the word “appears

The word appears contains 2 syllables, divided as ap · pears. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "appears" have?

"appears" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "appears" into syllables?

"appears" is divided into syllables as: ap · pears.

What is the Scrabble score for "appears"?

The Scrabble score for "appears" is 11 points.

Using “appears” in writing

Two-syllable words like "appears" (ap · pears) 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, appears is worth 11 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.

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