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