How many syllables in “clearest”?
syllables in "clearest"
Word details
Syllables
2
clea · rest
Letters
8
c · l · e · a · r · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “clearest”
The word “clearest” contains 2 syllables, divided as clea · rest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clearest" have?
"clearest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "clearest" into syllables?
"clearest" is divided into syllables as: clea · rest.
What is the Scrabble score for "clearest"?
The Scrabble score for "clearest" is 10 points.
Using “clearest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "clearest" (clea · rest) 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, “clearest” is worth 10 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.
Anagrams of “clearest”
The letters in “clearest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: treacles.