How many syllables in “rears”?
syllable in "rears"
Word details
Syllables
1
rears
Letters
5
r · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “rears”
The word “rears” contains 1 syllable, divided as rears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rears" have?
"rears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "rears" into syllables?
"rears" is divided into syllables as: rears.
What is the Scrabble score for "rears"?
The Scrabble score for "rears" is 5 points.
Using “rears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "rears" 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, “rears” 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 “rears”
The letters in “rears” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rares, raser.