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