How many syllables in “shear”?
syllable in "shear"
Word details
Syllables
1
shear
Letters
5
s · h · e · a · r
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “shear”
The word “shear” contains 1 syllable, divided as shear. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shear" have?
"shear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shear" into syllables?
"shear" is divided into syllables as: shear.
What is the Scrabble score for "shear"?
The Scrabble score for "shear" is 8 points.
Using “shear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shear" 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, “shear” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “shear”
The letters in “shear” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: hares, hears, rheas, share.