How many syllables in “fears”?
syllable in "fears"
Word details
Syllables
1
fears
Letters
5
f · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “fears”
The word “fears” contains 1 syllable, divided as fears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fears" have?
"fears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "fears" into syllables?
"fears" is divided into syllables as: fears.
What is the Scrabble score for "fears"?
The Scrabble score for "fears" is 8 points.
Using “fears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "fears" 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, “fears” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “fears”
The letters in “fears” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: fares, safer.