How many syllables in “lears”?
syllable in "lears"
Word details
Syllables
1
lears
Letters
5
l · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “lears”
The word “lears” contains 1 syllable, divided as lears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lears" have?
"lears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lears" into syllables?
"lears" is divided into syllables as: lears.
What is the Scrabble score for "lears"?
The Scrabble score for "lears" is 5 points.
Using “lears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lears" 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, “lears” is worth 5 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 “lears”
The letters in “lears” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: arles, earls, lares, laser, rales, reals, and 1 more.