How many syllables in “dearer”?
syllables in "dearer"
Word details
Syllables
2
dea · rer
Letters
6
d · e · a · r · e · r
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “dearer”
The word “dearer” contains 2 syllables, divided as dea · rer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dearer" have?
"dearer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dearer" into syllables?
"dearer" is divided into syllables as: dea · rer.
What is the Scrabble score for "dearer"?
The Scrabble score for "dearer" is 7 points.
Using “dearer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dearer" (dea · rer) 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, “dearer” 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 “dearer”
The letters in “dearer” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: reader, reared, redear, reread.