How many syllables in “ears”?
syllable in "ears"
Word details
Syllables
1
ears
Letters
4
e · a · r · s
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ears”
The word “ears” contains 1 syllable, divided as ears. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ears" have?
"ears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ears" into syllables?
"ears" is divided into syllables as: ears.
What is the Scrabble score for "ears"?
The Scrabble score for "ears" is 4 points.
Using “ears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ears" 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, “ears” is worth 4 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 “ears”
The letters in “ears” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: ares, arse, eras, rase, sear, sera.