How many syllables in “blear”?
syllable in "blear"
Word details
Syllables
1
blear
Letters
5
b · l · e · a · r
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “blear”
The word “blear” contains 1 syllable, divided as blear. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blear" have?
"blear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "blear" into syllables?
"blear" is divided into syllables as: blear.
What is the Scrabble score for "blear"?
The Scrabble score for "blear" is 7 points.
Using “blear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "blear" 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, “blear” 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 “blear”
The letters in “blear” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: abler, baler, blare.