How many syllables in “gears”?
syllable in "gears"
Word details
Syllables
1
gears
Letters
5
g · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “gears”
The word “gears” contains 1 syllable, divided as gears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gears" have?
"gears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "gears" into syllables?
"gears" is divided into syllables as: gears.
What is the Scrabble score for "gears"?
The Scrabble score for "gears" is 6 points.
Using “gears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "gears" 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, “gears” 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 “gears”
The letters in “gears” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: agers, rages, sager, sarge.