How many syllables in “hears”?
syllable in "hears"
Word details
Syllables
1
hears
Letters
5
h · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “hears”
The word “hears” contains 1 syllable, divided as hears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hears" have?
"hears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hears" into syllables?
"hears" is divided into syllables as: hears.
What is the Scrabble score for "hears"?
The Scrabble score for "hears" is 8 points.
Using “hears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hears" 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, “hears” 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 “hears”
The letters in “hears” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: hares, rheas, share, shear.