How many syllables in “peers”?
syllable in "peers"
Word details
Syllables
1
peers
Letters
5
p · e · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “peers”
The word “peers” contains 1 syllable, divided as peers. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "peers" have?
"peers" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "peers" into syllables?
"peers" is divided into syllables as: peers.
What is the Scrabble score for "peers"?
The Scrabble score for "peers" is 7 points.
Using “peers” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "peers" 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, “peers” 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 “peers”
The letters in “peers” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: perse, prees, prese, speer, spree.