How many syllables in “bears”?
syllable in "bears"
Word details
Syllables
1
bears
Letters
5
b · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “bears”
The word “bears” contains 1 syllable, divided as bears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bears" have?
"bears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "bears" into syllables?
"bears" is divided into syllables as: bears.
What is the Scrabble score for "bears"?
The Scrabble score for "bears" is 7 points.
Using “bears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "bears" 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, “bears” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “bears”
The letters in “bears” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: bares, baser, braes, saber, sabre.