How many syllables in “fear”?
syllable in "fear"
Word details
Syllables
1
fear
Letters
4
f · e · a · r
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “fear”
The word “fear” contains 1 syllable, divided as fear. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fear" have?
"fear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "fear" into syllables?
"fear" is divided into syllables as: fear.
What is the Scrabble score for "fear"?
The Scrabble score for "fear" is 7 points.
Using “fear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "fear" 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, “fear” 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 “fear”
The letters in “fear” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: fare, frae.