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