How many syllables in “dears”?
syllable in "dears"
Word details
Syllables
1
dears
Letters
5
d · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “dears”
The word “dears” contains 1 syllable, divided as dears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dears" have?
"dears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "dears" into syllables?
"dears" is divided into syllables as: dears.
What is the Scrabble score for "dears"?
The Scrabble score for "dears" is 6 points.
Using “dears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "dears" 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, “dears” is worth 6 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 “dears”
The letters in “dears” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: dares, rased, reads.