How many syllables in “dear”?
syllable in "dear"
Word details
Syllables
1
dear
Letters
4
d · e · a · r
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “dear”
The word “dear” contains 1 syllable, divided as dear. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dear" have?
"dear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "dear" into syllables?
"dear" is divided into syllables as: dear.
What is the Scrabble score for "dear"?
The Scrabble score for "dear" is 5 points.
Using “dear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "dear" 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, “dear” is worth 5 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 “dear”
The letters in “dear” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dare, read.