How many syllables in “hearer”?
syllables in "hearer"
Word details
Syllables
2
hea · rer
Letters
6
h · e · a · r · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “hearer”
The word “hearer” contains 2 syllables, divided as hea · rer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hearer" have?
"hearer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hearer" into syllables?
"hearer" is divided into syllables as: hea · rer.
What is the Scrabble score for "hearer"?
The Scrabble score for "hearer" is 9 points.
Using “hearer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hearer" (hea · rer) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hearer” is worth 9 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 “hearer”
The letters in “hearer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rehear.