How many syllables in “pears”?
syllable in "pears"
Word details
Syllables
1
pears
Letters
5
p · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “pears”
The word “pears” contains 1 syllable, divided as pears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pears" have?
"pears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pears" into syllables?
"pears" is divided into syllables as: pears.
What is the Scrabble score for "pears"?
The Scrabble score for "pears" is 7 points.
Using “pears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pears" 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, “pears” 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 “pears”
The letters in “pears” can be rearranged to spell 11 other words: apers, apres, asper, pares, parse, prase, and 5 more.