How many syllables in “sear”?
syllable in "sear"
Word details
Syllables
1
sear
Letters
4
s · e · a · r
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “sear”
The word “sear” contains 1 syllable, divided as sear. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sear" have?
"sear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sear" into syllables?
"sear" is divided into syllables as: sear.
What is the Scrabble score for "sear"?
The Scrabble score for "sear" is 4 points.
Using “sear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sear" 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, “sear” is worth 4 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 “sear”
The letters in “sear” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: ares, arse, ears, eras, rase, sera.